Caregiver

Caregiver Position

Think small and make a difference in someone's life. We want to meet you today! Local candidates only please. Qualifications: The ability to read, write and comprehend written and oral instructions; the ability to complete appropriate documents. Must have reliable transportation including adequate liability insurance; undergo Tuberculin Skin Test annually, pass drug screening before hire. Caregiver must have ability to lift up to 50lbs. on regular basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform client services as given on weekly schedule as defined by Lifeline Homecare.
2. Submit accurate and timely time and travel sheets and flow sheet/progress notes
3. Reports immediately all emergencies to the supervisor, including workplace related injuries, and any suspected incident of abuse or neglect.
4. Complete all orientation and all annual training.
5. Treat clients and family members with the utmost respect at all times

Performs, at a minimum, the following services as needed on per client basis:

• A. Personal care: Bathing and sanitary upkeep (lifting and transferring client if required and physically possible)
• B. Homemaking/home management: General light cleaning, laundry, and sanitization. Meal preparation and planning with shopping assistance.
• C. Respite: Fulfilling primary needs of client in absence of primary caregiver.
• D. Escort: Provide accompaniment of eligible clients who require assistance to visit physicians, dentists, or other necessary service.
• E. Chore: Short period of time (spring/fall cleaning dependent upon situation. Lifting if physically possible.)
• F. Home repair: Minor home adaptation when necessary.
• G. Other services/duties as assigned

Lifeline Homecare Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For further information on Lifeline Homecare part-time positions or to apply please visit: Applicants may also apply in person or contact our regional office directly.

Flexible scheduling. Becoming a caregiver professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes. As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?

Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.