Caregiver HCA CNA HHA

Caregiver Position

Spends at least 80% of working time providing personal non-medical services that are directly related to the independent living of the client, including, without limitation:

• Assists the client with activities of daily living by providing any of the Company's approved personal care activities listed on the client's Care Plan including, but not limited to: bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, ambulation, hair care, shampooing, nail care, light massage, range of motion exercises, foot care, fall risk watch, and/or escape risk watch.
• Stimulates client with companionship, craft projects, watching television, reading, walking, exercising, attending doctor's appointments, engaging in conversation, creating memory books, watching movies and going on outings and vacations.
• Observes and immediately reports any changes in the client's mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to the Company.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers (remembering that services are to be provided for clients only).
• Assists in meeting nutritional needs by providing meal planning, meal preparation, grocery shopping, dishes, and kitchen clean-up for the client only.
• Encourages and monitors liquid and food consumption.
• Maintains and follows all Company instructions, policies and procedures necessary to be in compliance with all state and federal labor laws associated with employment.
• Reminds client to take self-administered medications.
• Performs duties as assigned on the Personal Care Service Plan established through the Comfort Keepers care team.
• Provides a safe and hygienic environment for clients
• Assists the client with ambulation/transfers as specified in the Personal Care Service Plan.
• Completes all required documentation of services provided and submits to the Company in a timely manner according to Company policy.
• Participates in in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested by the Company.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding client information compliant to HIPAA, client agreement and employment agreement.
• Regular, punctual attendance.
• Other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• 1+ years of experience (will train the right applicant)
• Reliable and dependable (rarely will call out)
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to speak English clearly
• Compassionate towards helping others
• Positive and professional demeanor at all times
• Compassionate towards helping others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Motor vehicle and auto insurance
• Driver license preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $13.50 to $15.00 /hour COVID-19 considerations: To keep our employees and clients safe we provide all Personal Protective Equipment, such as masks, gloves, gowns, and protective eye-ware.