Caregiver

Caregivers In Flagstaff, Arizona

You are applying for work with a Comfort Keepers franchisee, not CK Franchising, Inc. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.

You must love helping the elderly and want to change their lives. You must also be mature, reliable, and trustworthy! Comfort Keepers Personal Care Program participants receive support and personal care from our caregivers. Comfort Keepers is about caring. Clients feel better every day with our caregivers. We want to help you today with caregiving support.

We prefer a caregiver with experience with the elderly or disabled. Computer use, basic math, and English communication should be easy for you. Work requires reliable transportation. Beyond posting a bond, candidates must demonstrate completion of all training, exams, certifications, and licenses. You must also pass our orientation, training, and background checks. Seniors are welcome and encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS:

• Many Different Schedules
• Pay Based on Experience/Training
• Free CPR/First Aid training and re-certification
• Monthly Paid Training
• Double Pay for Holidays Worked (for specific clients)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Simple IRA Available After 1 Year (Must Meet Minimum Requirements)
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Successfully complete the Comfort Keepers new-hire orientation program and pre-assignment training
• Accept responsibility for continuous learning and adherence to Comfort Keepers policies and procedures
• Function competently in the home setting with minimal direct supervision
• Maintain satisfactory relationships with clients, their family members, and Comfort Keepers administrative staff
• Follow spoken and written instructions and documents services provided, as required
• Show a sincere desire to assist others and uphold the highest moral principles of honesty and integrity
• Perform duties as assigned on the client's Plan of Care
• Help clients with activities of daily living by providing any of the Comfort Keepers approved personal care activities, including, but not limited to, bathing, transferring (Hoyer Lift), dressing, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, and/or ambulation
• Provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients by completing light housekeeping tasks including laundry and changing the bed
• Help client meet nutritional needs by planning and preparing meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning dishes and kitchen
• Help the client with ambulation/transfers as specified in the Plan of Care
• Remind the client to take self-administered medications
• Observe and report any changes in the client's mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor
• Participate in in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested by immediate supervisor
• Complete required documentation/electronic recording of services delivered and submits to office in a timely manner according to policy (i.e. money handling receipts, mileage, tasks, clocking in and out, etc.)
• Use equipment and supplies safely and properly, which includes using proper body mechanics.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding client information
• Perform other tasks as assigned

With Comfort Keepers, you bring the caring heart, and we bring the training. Make a difference today in someone's life, including your own.