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About The Position

Requirements

• High School graduate
• Must be 18 years of age or over
• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
• Ability to read, write and speak English at an average adult level
• Ability to drive vehicle to get to work
• Valid driver’s license with no serious driving violations; current care insurance.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations and locations

Responsibilities

• Companionship & conversation
• Light Housekeeping
• Household management
• Errands
• Apparel selection (laying out clothes)
• Meal planning & preparation
• Laundry & linen changing
• Medication reminders
• Transportation using client’s or your own vehicle
• In sleep-over or live in situations: prepare client sleeping area at night
• Document activities in the Daily Documentation Log (if applicable).
• Record daily hours worked and daily services performed on the Weekly Time Sheet, review with client and submit the signed form every Monday by 1:00 p.m.
• Report any significant client changes to the office immediately.
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Senior Helpers Employee Handbook and Training Manual.