Overnight Home Care Caregivers-Companions in Carmel, IN and surrounding area

Overnight Cna/Caregiver/Home Health Aides/Companions

Live Long Well Care of Carmel, IN is now accepting applications for overnight full time and part time CNA/Caregiver/Home Health Aides/Companions to provide personal care and companionship for seniors. This position has a every other weekend requirement. CNA certification is not required, but can be a plus and is paid a premium! Must be able to work some weekends. Must have a valid Driver's License and clean driving record. Services will be provided to various addresses/clients within a 30-mile radius of the branch address.

Must have an up-to-date smartphone for the electronic viewing and capture of Time and Attendance, Care Tasks, and Communication.

Position Summary

This position reports to the CSM (Client Services Manager) and/or designated supervisor in accordance with Company policy and regulatory requirements. This position is synonymous with the positions of Companion, Housekeeper, Homemaker, and Chore Worker.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1) Assisting with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living): Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, Transferring, Feeding. Mobility Assistance including using transfer aids (Hoyer lifts, gait belts, etc.) Transferring & Positioning

2) Meal Preparation & Cooking Light Housekeeping & Laundry (to include the duties of washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen after meals, laundering clothes, bed linens, and performing other housekeeping activities normally done daily or weekly).

3) Grocery Shopping/Errands/Transportation, Working with Dementia/Alzheimer's Clients

4) Provides companionship for the patient/client while engaging in daily activities with clients

5) Pet services (to include assisting clients with grooming, feeding, walking, bathing, etc.)

6) Represents the company positively while creating an environment that fosters respect and courtesy for clients and other employees. Works within the company programs to promote safety and the well-being of all clients and employees.

7) Provide general assistance and care to patients/clients to provide for a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the patient/client and family.

8) Accurately and thoroughly document services provided in accordance with agency policy on day services are rendered, submitted in a timely manner.

9) Immediately reports any changes in patient/client's needs, condition, or incidents to the supervisor in a timely manner.

10) Listens and responds to patient/client's needs in a sensitive and timely manner either through own initiative as appropriate, or by referral to the supervisor.

Professional Conduct & Development

Attends, participates in internal staff development programs, and obtains continuing education as required by Company policy and regulation.

Maintains and enhances clinical practice skills.

Performs other duties as assigned in response to patient/client, office and/or facility needs.

Adhere to HIPAA guidelines.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Reports for work on time prepared to assume duties.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.

Strong social work skills and ability to connect with individuals of all ages.

Adheres to company dress code and wears company name badge in a visible place.

Adheres to company policies and procedures.

Offers assistance as needed or directs individual to appropriate resources with proper follow through.

Complies timely with all requirements related to risk management, safety, infection control, TB screening, security, and fire, as appropriate.

Provides a safe environment for clients, employees, and others.

Assumes responsibility for all mandatory in-services, certification, and/or licensure, competencies, etc.

Prerequisites

A. Education: High school graduation or GED required.

B. Direct Previous Experience: Two years' experience in a similar position desired but not required.

C. Skills/Competencies: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently

D. Other Qualifications: Must have an updated Android or iPhone smartphone device (see Aide visit/documentation requirements)

E. Abilities: Ability to work in time-sensitive or stressful situations.

F. Travel: Ability to commute to various client locations throughout the workday/week.

G. Working conditions: 50-90% of work is performed in a client's home. The position does have exposure to malodorous, infectious, body fluids and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleaning/disinfectant agents.