Caregiver Overnights
Home Instead · Evansville, IN · 2 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
A compassionate caregiver who provides many levels of support to clients in a one-on-one setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries, or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing, and eating
- Remind clients to take prescribed medication
- Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
- Assist with personal care and hygiene
- Plan and prepare meals
- Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to do so
- Perform housekeeping duties
- Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Offer activities essential for daily living by assisting patients with meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary
- Enforce health and safety standards
Qualifications
- Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
- Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
- Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
- Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
- Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience as a Caregiver
- Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)
- Take pride in providing high-quality care
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Person-centered training
- Career path opportunities
- Companionship with aging adults
- Rewarding experience
- 24/7 call support