Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Now hiring in: Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Battlefield, Rogersville & Willard

 

Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services of Ozarks ( SHS ) brightens the lives of seniors who can benefit from a helping hand and a friendly smile. Our caregivers, who are seniors themselves, make life a little easier by providing compassionate care in the comfort of our care receiver’s home.

SHS empowers seniors to continue living independently by caring for day-to-day tasks that become more challenging as seniors age.

Qualifications:

• Enjoy working with our senior population

• Be a caring, empathetic, compassionate and reliable individual

• Understand the importance of our services to our seniors

• Have a positive attitude and be dedicated to our SHS mission

• High level of emotional intelligence

• Ability to follow detailed instructions to execute our care plan

• Maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job

• Maintain the highest standards of customer service and professionalism set by SHS

• Be proactive to find other ways to help our seniors once all tasks have been completed

Companionship and Homemaker Duties may include:

• Provide Companionship

• Assist with Light Housekeeping such as laundry, vacuuming, washing dishes, etc…

• Shopping and Errands

• Meal Preparation

• Medication Reminders

• Pet Care

• Light Yard Work

• Light Handyman Services

• Overnight Supervision

• Incidental Transportation to doctor’s appointments, family, or their favorite restaurant

Personal Care Duties may include:

• Assist with Dressing

• Assist with Feeding

• Assist with Showering / Bathing

• Mobility Assistance

• Assist with Toileting / Incontinence

• Memory Care

Other Responsibilities:

• Arrive on Time for all Services

• Caregivers may be contacted by management outside of standard office hours when coverage is needed for open shifts.

• Maintain documentation of all services provided

• Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to our office staff

• Communicate regularly and proactively with our office staff

• Participate in relevant in-service opportunities and other informational meeting when possible

• Clock in and out using our care management system

Benefits:

• $16 per hour

• Flexible schedule

• Earn extra income

• Lasting relationships