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Home Instead Senior Care
CAREGiver Job Description
S&C Senior Care, LLC., dba Home Instead Senior Care
Objective:
Home Instead Senior Care CAREGivers provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes. These services are meant to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Home Instead Senior Care CAREGivers help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion.
Primary Responsibilities:
Reflect the core values of S&C Senior Care, LLC., (d.b.a. an independently owned and operated Home Instead Senior Care franchise).
Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a clients quality of life
Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a clients needs or living conditions
Maintain regular communication with supervisor and office staff
Provide Companionship & Home Helper services which could include:
o Companionship and conversation
o Providing stabilization and assistance with walking
o Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items
o Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders
o Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
o Washing and ironing laundry
o Running errands
o Accompanying clients to appointments
Provide Personal Care services which could include:
o Assisting with bathing
o Assisting with grooming
o Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues
Provide Specialized services which could include:
o Advanced Alzheimers/Dementia Care
o Hospice Care
o Redirecting easily agitated and aggressive behaviors
Secondary Responsibilities:
Participate in company sponsored training and social events including CAREGiver meetings
Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner
Participate in bi-annual J.D. Power and Associates Satisfaction Survey
Document client information in Client and Life Journal
May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a clients vehicle.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned
Essential Job Requirements:
Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
Complete a criminal background check, DMV check, pre-employment drug screen, 3 professional and 3 personal reference checks
Possess a valid drivers license
Possess valid auto insurance
Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, mildew and cleaning solutions
Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner