Caregiver or CNA

About the role

The Caregiver works under the supervision of the Home Services Coordinator and performs tasks that contribute to the client's comfort and safety in the home.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care and document tasks performed.
• Be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate dependability, tact, patience, and the ability to follow instructions.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in cleaning, laundry, medication reminders, escort services.

Responsibilities

• Observation of client functioning and reporting changes to supervisor.
• Functions within the limitations of the individual assignment.
• Attends to the client's requests promptly.
• Assistance with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Provides companionship, socialization, and housekeeping services.
• Assists with medication reminding, including:
  • Inquiries as to whether medications were taken.
  • Verbal prompting to take medications.
  • Handing the appropriately marked medication reminder container to the client.
  • Opening the appropriately marked medication reminder container for the client if physically unable.
• Assists with meal planning, purchase of food, and food preparation.
• Assists clients to live in a clean and safe environment:
  • Cleans bathrooms and kitchen, including stove and refrigerator.
  • Personal errands, per client and Agency request.
  • Laundry.
  • Vacuuming and dusting.
  • Changing bed linens.
• Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.
• Maintains appropriate communication with supervisory staff and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents care given and pertinent observations accurately as directed.
• Treats clients and families with respect and maintains confidentiality.
• Accepts and fulfills assignments with the Agency and exercises judgment in accepting assignments.
• Attends required in-service programs per Agency policy.

Limitations

Caregivers shall not act in the following capacities:

• Become or act as a Power of Attorney.
• Be involved in any financial transactions of the client outside of contracted services.
• Perform or provide medication setup for a client.
• Provide skilled personal care services (e.g., skilled skin care or skilled dressing needs).

Requirements

• 1 year of caregiver experience.
• CNA preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.

Schedule

Part-time.

Work Location

In person.