Caregiver- Companion Care Weekends

Must be able to travel to the patient's home. Must be available during regular business hours (M-F 9am to 5pm), weekend availability is a plus.

The Respite Caregiver provides direct personal care and related services to clients at their place of residence.

Current CPR and Basic First Aid.

Current and satisfactory report on pre-employment physical examination including TB Screening Test or chest X-ray as required by Agency policies and procedures. 1+years’ experience performing personal care services.

Able to walk, bend, stoop, and lift objects appropriate for job performance. The agency will provide reasonable accommodation to allow otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Assist clients with non-medical related services to the personal care and independent living of the client.

Assists with activities of daily living, such as bathing, hair care, skin care, oral care etc.

Provides client with companionship

Performs all assigned personal care services.

Engages clint in appropriate social activities such as reading books, playing games, etc.

Always ensures client safety and well-being while services are being provided.

Schedules made with the client by the caregiver is not exceed the authorized hours told to them by the Respite department.

Overtime is not permitted unless approved by the Respite Manager.

Stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel and use of hands and fingers to operate computer, telephone, and keyboard on a frequent basis.

Close vision requirements due to computer work on a frequent basis