Certified Caregiver - Part Time

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Are you looking for a way to advance your career Are you motivated by making a difference in the lives of the people you serve Do you value quality relationships excellent customer service and integrity If so we want to meet you!

Description:

• Certified Caregivers provide services to residents in their own homes who need assistance in ADLs for a variety of reasons including: caring for themselves because of acute/chronic illnesses disability and reasons. Home care may include light housecleaning laundry meal preparation transportation companionship respite and advice on such things as nutrition cleanliness and household activities.
• At Home Caregivers are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner in accordance with relevant policies and industry standards.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to At Home Supervisor.

Responsibilities/Activities:

• Provide companionship friendship and emotional support.
• Carry out duties as requested by At Home Supervisor.
• Inform others if you are unable to perform a task or need further training on a task.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments grocery store and errands.
• Accompany/assist residents to recreational and/or social events.
• Write or type letters/correspondence.
• Organize and read mail.
• Assist with meal planning and preparation.
• Perform light housekeeping.
• Participate on the Care Management Team by providing input and making suggestions.
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with policies procedures and industry standards.
• Monitor supplies and resources.
• Follow any written plans of care.
• Assist in basic resident transfers providing the resident has been assessed as being capable of ambulating without assistance; and/or providing another trained caregiver (including family) is involved in the transfer.
• Observe the residents functioning and report as indicated.
• Complete and maintain records of daily activities observations and direct hours of service.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Assist with pet care.
• Provide services in assisted living as directed by Supervisor.
• Communicate well with residents and co-workers.
• Attend orientation in-service training sessions and staff meetings.

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of home management skills.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing resident services including needs determinants meeting quality standards and evaluation of resident satisfaction.
• Knowledge of information and techniques needed for emergency first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to be aware of other peoples reactions and understand why they react as they do.
• Ability to establishing and maintain relationships.
• Ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate information orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Physical ability to stand walk use hands and fingers reach stoop kneel crouch talk hear and see.
• Ability to recognize stressful situations and request help when needed.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to drive a vehicle and possess required licensure.

Qualifications/Education

• Current drivers license.
• Fingerprint card
• Current First Aid and Heart Saver certification

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position and you live by the values of integrity compassion and respect for seniors and co-workers then you may be the candidate were looking for!

Apply today to start your new adventure!