Home Care Partner Caregiver

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• Company parties

Responsibilities/Activities

• Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including: bathing, shaving, ambulation, mouth care, dressing, exercise, hair care, feeding, toileting, nail care, positioning, medication reminding, skin care, transferring, vital signs and Blood Pressure
• Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment
• Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance, and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind
• Talk, listen, share experiences, play games/cards, read to client etc.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery store and errands
• Assist with plans for visits and outings
• Teach/perform meal planning and preparation
• Perform light housekeeping
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with Agency policies, procedures and industry standards
• Aid clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan
• Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions that support client quality of life and overall wellness
• Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated
• Follow the written care plan
• Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor
• Observe clients and their environments and reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor
• Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of personal care and home management skills
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal care services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction
• Knowledge of the English language
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries including emergency first aid and CPR

Physical and Mental Demands

• Good physical and mental health
• Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and see
• Mental fortitude and stability to handle stress
• Physical and mental ability to drive a vehicle

Qualifications/Education

• HCA Registration (PNP can assist with process)
• Current driver’s license
• Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage