Live-in Caregiver

Comfort Keepers of Madison, WI Caregiver PositionYou are applying for work with a Comfort Keepers franchisee, not CK Franchising, Inc. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.Comfort Keepers of Madison, WI is hiring reliable, honest, caring individuals to provide live in home care to seniors in the Madison, WI area. We are looking for people who are genuinely concerned with helping people to join our team of caregivers. The right candidates must have high moral standards of honesty and integrity and must be self-motivated and enthusiastic. Our Caregivers provide non-medical, in-home care to seniors and those requiring a little extra assistance to maintain their independence and quality of life.If you are caring, dependable, and passionate about helping others then we want you to join us at Comfort Keepers of Madison, WI!BenefitsFlexible SchedulingBonus Opportunities AvailableOngoing TrainingGas ReimbursementSupportive and Rewarding Work EnvironmentPaid Time Off!Supportive staff available to assist you 24/7Growing Company with OpportunityResponsibilitiesDocuments services delivered in accordance with agency medical policies and proceduresHelps client with meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, clothing shopping, running errands, organizing incoming mail, grooming and dressing guidance, and recreational activitiesHelps client with personal hygiene, including shower, tub, or bed baths; oral care; hair and skin care, etc.Helps clients in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipmentHelps clients with self-administration of medicationsHelps clients with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicableHelps patients in the use of toilet facilities, including beds and incontinence careHelps with feeding, when requiredHelps with prescribed exercises when the patient and the aide have been instructed by the appropriate health professionalPromotes the client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interestProvides companionship for the client, such as talking and listening, reading aloud, and providing social and emotional supportProvides transportation to doctor's appointments, beauty shops, etc.Records and reports changes in the client's physical condition, behavior, or appearanceQualificationsExcellent business & personal referencesHigh school diploma or GED requiredReliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.Applicants must be bondablePass random drug and alcohol testingMeet or exceed the minimum qualifications for required background checksExcellent communication skills, verbal and writtenPrevious experience preferred