Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

· Minimum 5-year experience providing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumentals of Daily Living (IADLs) to seniors or developmentally disabled in a group home, care facility, or personal residence setting.

· Ability to monitor and assist the client with activities and duties as defined in this job description.

· Self-starter, proactive & positive attitude with the ability to work independently and with others.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to project a confident, positive, and professional manner.

· Ability to effectively communicate with clients, client family members, and other Caregiver staff orally in person, over the phone, in written form, and via electronic means.

· Ability to demonstrate patience and sound judgment in caring for clients.

· Ability to quickly adapt to and learn new processes and technologies, including the use of computers, handheld devices, telephony as a part of documentation and record-keeping.

· Reliability – Our clients count on us to be there for them on time, every time you are scheduled to be there. You must be reliable or your employment with Caregivers That Deliver will end! 

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumentals of Daily Living (IADLs)

· Showering
· Bathing
· Oral Hygiene
· Shaving
· Combing Hair
· Grooming
· Fingernail Filing & Painting
· Application of Non- Prescription Skin Care Products
· Wardrobe, Dressing Assistance
· Medication Reminders
· Personal Care Cuing
· Bathroom Assistance
· Toileting
· Assistance in and out of bed or moving around the home
· Ambulation Assistance
· Wheelchair Assistance
· Catheter Bag Draining
· Incontinence & Peri-Care
· Changing Disposable Briefs
· Range of Motion
· Exercises
· Physical Therapy
· Assistance (only as directed by a licensed physical therapist)
· Encouraging activities to stimulate the mind
· Feeding Assistance
· Encouraging Fluids
· Encouraging Eating
· Clean Light Housekeeping
·Changing Bed Linens
·Laundry
·Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping
·Running Errands
·Answering Telephone & Door
·Overseeing Home Deliveries
·Take Trash and Recyclable Containers to/from Curb
·Companionship & Conversations
·Help with Pets (feeding, watering, and walking)