Home Care Caregivers - Companions

Job Description

Job Description

Live Long Well Care of Columbia/Lexington, SC is now accepting applications for Full Time and Part Time CNA/Caregiver/Home Health Aides/Companions to provide personal care and companionship for seniors. Day & Night Positions are available as well as weekends. 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.

Why join us?

Live Long Well Care® offers exciting and rewarding career opportunities to match job seekers of all backgrounds and career levels at all of our various branches. Our team members play an integral role in helping our clients achieve and/or maintain their maximum level of independence in their own homes.

Live Long Well Care®  is a dynamic company that strives to provide our team members with an enriching and fulfilling work environment.

There are numerous advantages to working for Live Long Well Care, including:

• Flexible hours.
• Generous paid-time off program (vacation).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Continuing Education Opportunities.
• Internal Growth Support.
• Advance Pay/On-demand Pay options.
• Transfer opportunities between multiple branches.

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:

• 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.
• 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).
• Grocery Shopping/Errands/Transportation, Working with Dementia/Alzheimer’s Clients.
• Provides companionship for the patient/client while engaging in daily activities with clients.
• Pet services (to include assisting clients with grooming, feeding, walking, bathing, etc.)
• 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.
• Provide general assistance and care to patients/clients to provide for a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the patient/client and family.
• Accurately and thoroughly document services provided in accordance with agency policy on day services are rendered, submitted in a timely manner.
• Immediately reports any changes in patient/client’s needs, condition, or incidents to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Listens an 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:
Education:

• High school graduation or GED required.
• The candidate must have successfully completed a training program if required by state regulation or contract.

Direct Previous Experience:

• Two years’ experience in a similar position desired but not required.
• Two years’ experience working with the elderly desired but not required.

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Ability to work with minimal or close supervision.
• Must conduct all business in a professional manner and with a high level of confidentiality.
• Must pass competency testing on hire and ongoing for the basics of, but not limited to:
• Meal preparation, housekeeping, infection control, safety in the home, proper handling of emergencies, transportation, pet walking and care.

Other Qualifications:

• Must have an updated Android or iPhone smartphone device (see Aide visit/documentation requirements).
• Current listing with no substantial finding on state Aide Registry, as state appropriate, if applicable.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with proof of insurance.

Abilities:

• Work indoors for most of the workday (fluorescent lights, HVAC system, carpeted/vinyl flooring, normal housing noise levels).
• Provide a reliable means of transportation as required.
• Possess the physical ability to perform job-related duties which may require lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, pulling and the ability to provide partial or complete assistance with non-personal activities of daily living, without assistance from another healthcare worker, or significant other.
• Ability to work in time-sensitive or stressful situations.
• Sit in a chair/stand for extended periods.

Travel:

• Ability to commute to various client locations throughout the workday/week.

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.
• Eligibility to drive on company business and a satisfactory driving record required.
• Drivers should be in the age bracket of 21-70 or, if over 70, with a signed physician Statement.
• License must be valid (no expired licenses).
• Denied or Revoked License in the last 3 years is unacceptable.
• Any Suspended Licenses OR two or more suspensions in the last 3 years is unacceptable.
• Two or more at-fault accidents within 3 years is unacceptable.
• Three or more moving violations within the last 5 years is unacceptable.
• Any of the following violations (or similar violations) within the last 5 years are unacceptable: DUI; DWI; Speeding in excess of 25 mph; reckless or careless driving; vehicular homicide, manslaughter, etc.