In Home Caregiver- North Haven

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living including:- bathing in bed, tub or shower
• care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing
• care of teeth and mouth including denture care
• nail care, filing only
• skin care including pericare and applying lotion
• transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair
• transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet
• assists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches
• personal care dressing of client
• medication reminder

Live-in and Sleep Over's

• secures clients home for the night and provides reassurance by being present at the client's home during the nighttime hours
• (Washington and Oregon does not provide this service)

Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable

• Assists with household tasks directly essential to client's personal care
• Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping if necessary and performing other essential errands
• Makes measurements and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide
• Prepares meals as required based upon client's preferred diet- may need to feed client if required
• Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.

Required Qualification

• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• 6+ months of home care experience
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified clients' needs

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $14.00 to $20.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

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