Caregiver

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About us:The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) is an international congregation of Catholic Sisters.

If the SNJM work environment sounds like what you are looking for we invite you to apply for the position we have supporting our Seattle sisters.

About This Role:

Under the Direction of the Washington Director of Clinical Care provides a variety of healthrelated services to SNJM Sisters living in the greater Seattle area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. As directed provides personal care for Sisters. Services may include ADL/ IADLs Companion Services bathing and taking of vital signs. Records and reports vital signs and other medical information to Director of Clinical Care.
2. Communicates observations of changes to a Sisters health or wellbeing to Director of Clinical Care.
3. Provides emotional support to enable Sisters to live independently and adapt to changing health conditions.
4. As appropriate drives and accompanies Sisters to medical appointments: providing companionship as Sisters receive medical services.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:High school diploma or equivalent. Med Tech certification preferred.

Experience:Must have minimum of 4 years experience as Med Tech and/or Caregiver.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Must be supportive of the mission of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
2. Must model SNJM Guiding Values in carrying out work activities and responsibilities.
3. Must be able to respect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
4. Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with SNJM Sisters staff and external contacts.
5. High degree of flexibility in carrying out work assignments.
6. Ability to selfinitiate work manage work time effectively and follow through on work assignments.
7. Ability to work in a patient and understanding manner with an elder population who may be ill disabled hospitalized and/or suffering from dementia.
8. Ability to respond to stressful situations appropriately and calmly.
9. Basic English language skills (speaking reading writing).
10. Valid drivers license and personal vehicle; good driving record.
11. Ability to travel frequently within greater Seattle area in carrying out job responsibilities.

INTERRELATIONSHIPS:Works in close collaboration with Sisters Washington Health & WellBeing Team Members and others as necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND/OR WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Frequent standing stooping and/or bending in performance of job duties with ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Ability to assist Sisters with transportation and getting into and out of vehicles. Use walkers/wheelchairs blood pressure monitors thermometers and other medical equipment as needed by individual Sisters.

Job Type: Parttime

Pay: $24.50 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week