Weekend Caregivers Needed in the KC Metro Area

Seniors Helping Seniors® Kansas City Metro Southis an in-home service that matches seniors who need help with seniors who want to help throughout the Kansas City area. We have a vibrant, fast-paced, and friendly office environment and are hoping to find the right person to join our expanding office team. Job Description Summary: The In Home Caregiver is a member of the team who works under the supervision of the Administrator to perform various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs, according to the plan of care. The Caregiver is responsible for observing clients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed. Essential Job Responsibilities: Responsibilities of the Caregiver include, but are not limited to the following: Personal care tasks to include: Bathing Grooming Assist the client with dressing and undressing Assist the client with toileting activities Provide client with help walking and transferring Observe client’s physical, mental and emotional conditions Report any change to the supervisor Document observed changes Assist client in the self-administration of medication (medication reminder) Homemaker tasks to include: Preparation of meals Doing dishes Laundry Shopping Household chores Companionship and Socialization Transportation Report to the supervisor any incidents, problems, emergencies, or changes in client's condition Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities Assist in providing a safe environment and promote quality patient care through adherence to established policies, procedures and standards Use equipment properly and in a safe manner Maintain appropriate work records Qualifications: High school diploma, preferred Must consent to and pass a background screening process Have a baseline and annual TB test on record with Seniors Helping Seniors Kansas City Metro South Complete a self-reported health history Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills Ability to express spoken and/or written ideas in English Works as a team member #J-18808-Ljbffr Seniors Helping Seniors KC Metro South