Home Caregiver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must feel comfortable caring for a client in a private home or setting.
• Must have sensitivity for the needs of others.
• Must maintain a professional manner.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Must report on time to scheduled shift unless specific circumstances come up.
• Must be able to follow the written care plan.
• Must be able to work all hours as established by Supervisor.
• Must be able to carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Must be able to submit written documentation to the office, as required.
• Must be able to attend orientation, in-service training sessions, and staff meetings.
• Must be able to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Must be able to communicate regularly with Supervisor and co-workers.
• Must be able to observe, receive, and obtain information from relevant sources.
• Must be able to report any incidents or accidents immediately to Supervisor.
• Must consistently follow Code of Conduct and policies as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Must maintain client’s protected health information confidential and observe all client’s rights.
• Must be able to report, detect, and prevent abuse and neglect.

Nice To Haves

• Ongoing education
• Mentorship

Responsibilities

• Provide service to a client based on and limited to a client’s care plan developed by the RN, the client, and/or the client’s family.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADL’s) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL’s), which may include cueing/prompting to total assistance.
• Provide assistance with Ambulation, Personal Hygiene, Feeding, Positioning, Housekeeping, Transportation, Vital Signs and Blood Pressure, Range of Motion, Dressing, Exercise, Toileting and Incontinence Care, Meal Planning and Preparation, Shopping and Errands, Bathing, Grooming, Transferring, Medication Reminders, Laundry, and Companionship.
• Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment.
• Teach/Perform Meal Planning and Preparation and serving the client.
• Perform Routine Housekeeping activities such as making/changing bedding, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry. Household tasks should not exceed 20% of time worked per shift unless the client has a Housekeeping Authorization.
• Provide Companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance, and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind.
• Provide respite care for families in accordance with care plans.
• Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping, and outings as specified in the care plan.
• Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them.
• Notify the agency when unable to work scheduled assignments – 24-hour notification required.
• Monitor supplies and resources.
• Follow the written care plan and work all hours as established by Supervisor.
• Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Submit written documentation to the office, as required.
• Attend orientation, in-service training sessions, and staff meetings.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Communicate regularly with Supervisor and co-workers.
• Observe, receive, and obtain information from relevant sources.
• Report any incidents or accidents immediately to Supervisor.
• Consistently follow Code of Conduct and policies as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain client’s protected health information confidential and observe all client’s rights.
• Report, detect, and prevent abuse and neglect.

Benefits

• Invest in your growth from day one through mentorship, ongoing education, and a culture that encourages intelligent risk tasking and innovation.