In Home Caregiver- Brown County

Jay's Legacy has been certified as a Great Place to Work!

About the Role

As an On Call Caregiver at Jay's Legacy, you'll provide non-medical, in-home care to elderly clients, helping to fulfill our mission of Putting Life Back into Living.

• Be available on short notice for last-minute or emergency shifts for the entire duration of the On Call shift
• Develop meaningful connections with clients
• Enhance quality of life by bringing joy and encouragement, helping clients feel valued and involved
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with ADLs (activities of daily living) including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Assist with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and medication reminders
• Assist clients with range of motion therapies (may be physically intense at times)
• Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance
• Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
• Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands
• Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle

Requirements

• Prior caregiving experience (1 year preferred)
• Experience with sit-to-stand and lifts preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to pass a caregiver background check
• Valid Wisconsin Driver License with no major driving infractions
• Reliable transportation with insurance

Benefits

• Set schedules: generally scheduled with the same clients to focus on strong companionship relationships
• 1:1 care: dedicate your time to just one person at a time

Our clients are wonderful and appreciate our help!