24-7 Live-In Caregiver

Description

Job Schedule: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 1
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: 24 hour live in care

Client Care

·                     Provides personal hygiene and grooming care to clients

·                     Performs routine housekeeping and home management duties

·                     Plans and prepares meals for clients’ nutritional needs

·                     Performs laundry, shopping, and errands for client

·                     Assists with routine therapy exercises

·                     Transports and accompanies clients to scheduled appointments

·                     Provides client socialization and companionship

·                     Observation and maintenance of a safe home environment

·                     Follows universal precautions

·                     Provides round the clock care over an extended period of time to develop report and support the client’s needs

 

 

Communication and Responsibilities

·                     Reports changes in clients’ condition to the supervisor

·                     Exhibits effective interpersonal skills interacting with clients, family members and other staff

·                     Completes and documents tasks in journal as assigned in the care plan

·                     Consistently utilizes the scheduling software application for timekeeping, documenting and communication with office

·                     Periodically reviews company email for policy updates and communication from supervisors

·                     Follows all policies and procedures including minimum work requirement of 8 hours per month

·                     Attends all mandatory in-services and scheduled office appointments

 

Additional requirements may include:

·                     Acts as preceptor for newly hired employees

·                     Participates in family meetings as requested

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience Two years of continuous work experience Two years of previous patient care experience; specific experience as designated by work area may be required	Experience Six months of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide for the elderly population Previous customer service experience
**at this time, Caregiver must Have a valid driver license, vehicle with auto insurance. Must be willing to work in home with a cat or dog. Must be willing to work in home or facility. Must be able to take case anywhere in CT. Must be willing to work in home with client that may have a spouse also staying in home.	Licensure, Certification, Registration Home Care Aide or CNA Certificate approved by the State of Connecticut

 

Language Skills

Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English

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