Caregiver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Be over 18 years of age.
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Have auto insurance meeting the organization’s requirements when transporting clients.
• Be self-directing and able to work with little direct supervision after initial training.
• Demonstrate empathy for clients’ needs.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate effectively.
• Treat clients, staff, and the public courteously and respectfully, and present a positive public image.
• Work as a team member.
• Be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull; assistance needs vary depending on client mobility, and the role requires lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of documented experience is preferred.
• Weekend availability is a plus; a weekend incentive is offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide hygiene and daily-living care as directed, including bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing and undressing, toileting, feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping, and medication reminders.
• Prepare and administer meals according to the client’s diet.
• Assist clients with active and passive range of motion as specified in the plan of care; document observed changes and report them to the Director of Nursing.
• Assist clients with walking and transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping.
• Promote a safe environment for quality client care by following established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure that clients’ rights are adhered to.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of clients’ medical information in accordance with HIPAA.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Employee recognition program with earned stars redeemable for gift cards
• Flexible work schedules and a choice of assignments, procedures, and treatments
• Director of Nursing oversight as part of a team
• Employee referral bonus
• Travel time reimbursement
• Weekly pay
• Flexible scheduling, with employees able to choose their standard schedule and hours
• Promotion from within
• Mobile time tracking and care notes, with the ability to clock in and out from a mobile device
• Weekend incentive