Caregiver

Western Slope In-Home Care Opportunity

Come work for Western Slope In-Home Care and make a difference! You will get the opportunity to provide compassionate care to individuals in their home and give back to the elder blind or disabled. Western Slope In-Home Care provides home care services to Medicaid, VA, LTC insurance, and private pay clients who want to remain independent and live in their own homes. Caregivers need to live in NW Colorado area to work with our Agency. You can be a part of that mission.

Pay Rate: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Here's Why Our Team Likes Working with Us:

• Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours per week.
• 401K offered to employees after two years of work.
• Supplemental insurance available.
• One-on-one patient care.
• Flexible Scheduling

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist with personal care and hygiene
• Plan and prepare meals
• Complete client's shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Ideal Candidates will:

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients.
• Maintain compliance with agency policy, procedures, and job requirements.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• CNA a plus but not required.
• 1 years of caregiver experience preferred

Caregivers work in the privacy of each patient's home allowing you more time one-on-one to get to know your patient and provide quality care. This support also empowers the patient to remain as independent and comfortable as possible at home.

COVID-19 considerations: We provide infection control training, provide a PPE training and a gear bag at orientation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.