Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Urgently Hiring! 

We'd love for you to join our team!  We are a Great Place to Work. Our goal at Senior Helpers of Central Queens is to help seniors age with dignity. Our culture is built on strong core values, recognition of achievements, and respect. 

The Caregiver is responsible for providing professional caregiving services to our clients, helping them maintain their independence, and assisting with activities of daily living, household tasks, and family support services.

Pay $20.00-$25.00 Per Hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with medical limitations or disabilities.)

Assist with personal care activities, including:

• Baths (sponge, tub, shower, and bed bath)

• Oral hygiene
• Basic skin care and foot care
• Hair grooming (shampoo and combing), shaving, and ordinary nail care
• Toileting
• Catheter and colostomy care (empty only)
• Transferring (bed to chair, wheelchair, shower, etc.)
• Dressing and undressing
• Changing diapers/briefs
• Ambulation
• Medication assistance/reminders
• Assist with home exercise plans

Assist with household tasks necessary for the client’s health care needs, including:

• Planning and preparing nutritious meals
• Assisting with feeding, as appropriate
• Light housekeeping, including linens and making the bed
• Laundering clothing and bedding
• Assisting with shopping
• Use equipment and supplies safely
• Engage clients in conversation, hobbies, activities, and games
• Monitor and encourage range-of-motion exercises and other procedures as instructed
• Maintain a written log with receipts for any client money used for purchases
• Report any changes in client’s condition to the supervisor
• Document care provided according to agency requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively interact with colleagues, clients, and supervisors
• Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control
• Strong comprehension and communication skills
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, trustworthiness, integrity, and honesty
• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
• Ability to remain calm under stress
• Ability to operate safely in the workplace
• Ability to work independently and recognize when to involve a supervisor
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to analyze information and implement solutions
• Self-motivated and committed to staying up-to-date technically

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience in home health care
• Must meet New York state requirements for caregiving services
• Safe and reliable transportation to and from client locations; must have a vehicle available during shifts for shopping needs
• Availability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Current (not expired) HHA certification
• Active driver's license 
• Must have a car available for use during shifts

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  include but are not limited to:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with medical limitations or disabilities.)

• Ability to lift, move, and assist clients safely. If you feel you cannot safely lift a client, please notify the office immediately.
• Ability to safely assist clients in and out of a vehicle and lift a wheelchair or walker weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate clearly to exchange information accurately.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer and phone.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely.
• Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, light housekeeping, walking, and driving.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Employee signature below indicates the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. 

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