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Place of Employment: Client homes, located in Lake and Porter county.
Job Summary: Caregiver is a front-line position and an important role with VicTory at Home. Our expectations are for our caregivers to be a great reflection of the company by providing outstanding care and services. The Caregiver duties are not limited to those listed as the position has a wide scope of duties at times dependent on the client and always under the direction of the company. The Caregiver will mostly work independently of co-workers or supervisors and therefore must balance good judgement and initiative along with the ability to follow the policies of the company.
Work Hours: This position has various shifts at various times in one or more work sites.
Duties: The following list of duties is a guideline of possible duties to be performed independently or as a group of duties while working with the client. The Caregiver duties are not limited to those listed.
Companionship: One of the most important aspects of VicTory at Home will be providing customers with a strong sense of compassion and encouragement. Taking a genuine interest in the client, their life and their environment will help create true sense of companionship. Whether it is playing a board game or card game, reading, taking a stroll, or visiting with friends, companionship provides the depth of our services.
Personal Care: The Caregiver is responsible for am and pm care, dressing and undressing, grooming, oral care, showers or bathing, incontinence care, and bathroom assistance.
Housekeeping, Laundry, and Pet Care: The CAREGIVER will provide dusting, mopping , vacuuming, changing bedding, cleaning the bathroom, laundry, ironing, cleaning the kitchen and eating areas, caring for house plants, taking out garbage, and cleaning other living spaces as required or requested. It also includes caring for pets if care planned to include feeding, bathroom assistance and walking.
Meals: Grocery shopping, preparing menus and meals, cooking, baking, serving, assisting with eating, hydration, washing and drying dishes and general cleaning of kitchen or eating area is included.
Transportation and Escort: The CAREGIVER may drive their car and transport a client to an appointment or errands if the CAREGIVER has written authorization from VicTory at Home to do so.
Wellness Visits: The CAREGIVER will make safety/wellness visits to check on the wellbeing of a client as well as the upkeep of their home.
Medication Reminder and vital signs: The CAREGIVER may be responsible to check a client vital signs and provide reminders to take medications. A caregiver is not allowed to physically administer medications or perform medication set ups.
What we Offer:
Sign-On Bonus
Free Training
Paid Orientation
Employee referral bonus
Flexible Schedule
Weekly pay w/ direct deposit
90 day performance bonus
Part of a team with RN Oversight
Employees can easily clock in and out from mobile device
Qualifications:
- Current certificate in standard first aid and CPR. (we can train you)
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Current up to date Auto Insurance
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Compassionate and caring nature.
- Ability to multitask.
- Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.50 - $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Based on what you have read for this position, why do you feel you would be the perfect fit?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
