Home Care Caregivers-Companions in Saint Simons Island, GA and surrounding area

Live Long Well Care of Saint Simons Island, GA is now accepting applications for Full Time and Part Time CNA/Caregiver/Home Health Aides/Companions to provide personal care and companionship for seniors. Day & Night Positions are available as well as weekends. Services will be provided to various addresses/clients within a 30-mile radius of the branch address.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living): Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, Transferring, Feeding
• Mobility Assistance including using transfer aids (Hoyer lifts, gait belts, etc.)
• Transferring & Positioning
• Meal Preparation & Cooking
• Light Housekeeping & Laundry (to include the duties of washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen after meals, laundering clothes, bed linens, and performing other housekeeping activities normally done daily or weekly)
• Grocery Shopping/Errands/Transportation
• Working with Dementia/Alzheimer’s Clients
• Provides companionship for the patient/client while engaging in daily activities with clients
• Pet services (to include assisting clients with grooming, feeding, walking, bathing, etc.)
• Represents the company positively while creating an environment that fosters respect and courtesy for clients and other employees
• Works within the company programs to promote safety and the well-being of all clients and employees
• Provide general assistance and care to patients/clients to provide for a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the patient/client and family
• Accurately and thoroughly document services provided in accordance with agency policy on day services are rendered, submitted in a timely manner
• Immediately reports any changes in patient/client’s needs, condition, or incidents to the supervisor in a timely manner
• Listens and responds to patient/client’s needs in a sensitive and timely manner either through own initiative as appropriate, or by referral to the supervisor

Professional Conduct & Development

• Attends, participates in internal staff development programs, and obtains continuing education as required by Company policy and regulation
• Maintains and enhances clinical practice skills
• Performs other duties as assigned in response to patient/client, office and/or facility needs
• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines
• Reports for work on time prepared to assume duties
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Strong social work skills and ability to connect with individuals of all ages
• Adheres to company dress code and wears company name badge in a visible place
• Adheres to company policies and procedures
• Offers assistance as needed or directs individual to appropriate resources with proper follow through
• Complies timely with all requirements related to risk management, safety, infection control, TB screening, security, and fire, as appropriate
• Provides a safe environment for clients, employees, and others
• Assumes responsibility for all mandatory in-services, certification, and/or licensure, competencies, etc.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED required
• The candidate must have successfully completed a training program if required by state regulation or contract
• Two years’ experience in a similar position desired but not required
• Two years’ experience working with the elderly desired but not required
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
• Ability to work with minimal or close supervision
• Must conduct all business in a professional manner and with a high level of confidentiality
• Must pass competency testing on hire and ongoing for the basics of, but not limited to: Meal preparation, housekeeping, infection control, safety in the home, proper handling of emergencies, transportation, pet walking and care
• Must have an updated Android or iPhone smartphone device
• Current listing with no substantial finding on state Aide Registry, as state appropriate, if applicable
• Must have a valid driver’s license with proof of insurance

Abilities

• Work indoors for most of the workday (fluorescent lights, HVAC system, carpeted/vinyl flooring, normal housing noise levels)
• Provide a reliable means of transportation as required
• Possess the physical ability to perform job-related duties which may require lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, pulling and the ability to provide partial or complete assistance with non-personal activities of daily living, without assistance from another healthcare worker, or significant other
• Ability to work in time-sensitive or stressful situations
• Sit in a chair/stand for extended periods
• Travel: Ability to commute to various client locations throughout the workday/week

Working Conditions

• 50-90% of work is performed in a client’s home
• The position does have exposure to malodorous, infectious, body fluids and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleaning/disinfectant agents
• Eligibility to drive on company business and a satisfactory driving record required

Driver Requirements

• Drivers should be in the age bracket of 21-70 or, if over 70, with a signed physician Statement
• License must be valid (no expired licenses)
• Denied or Revoked License in the last 3 years is unacceptable
• Any Suspended Licenses OR two or more suspensions in the last 3 years is unacceptable
• Two or more at-fault accidents within 3 years is unacceptable
• Three or more moving violations within the last 5 years is unacceptable
• Any of the following violations (or similar violations) within the last 5 years are unacceptable: DUI; DWI; Speeding in excess of 25 mph; reckless or careless driving; vehicular homicide, manslaughter, etc.

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Generous paid-time off program (vacation)
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Internal Growth Support
• Advance Pay/On-demand Pay options
• Transfer opportunities between multiple branches

CNA certification is not required, but can be a plus and is paid a premium! Must be able to work some weekends.