Caregivers and Companions

Annie Wilson Homecare Services, Inc. is a homemaker companion homecare agency.

The corporation expects contractors to deliver homecare services to clients with a specific quality of cleanliness, accommodation, and respect.

Upon becoming contracted with Annie Wilson Homecare Services, Inc., contractors are required to complete a Level II background screening, and certain trainings for compliance of state service laws.

TRAININGS

Zero Tolerance – Renewed every 3 years

APD Core Competency – One time Only

CPR/First Aid – Renew every year

HIV/AIDs/Bloodborne Pathogens – Renew every year

HIPPA – Renew every year

In-service trainings – 8 hours every year

Service specific trainings – as required

Annie Wilson Homecare has listed the primary duties of caregivers:

HOMEMAKER

The homemaker provider shall:

v Maintain the home in an optimum state of cleanliness and safety depending upon the client’s resources;

v Perform the functions generally undertaken by the

v Customary homemaker, including such duties as preparation of

v Meals, laundry, shopping, light household chores, and care of

v Children;

v Housekeeping activities include but are not limited to:

v Making/changing beds

v Dusting

v Washing dishes, pots, pans, utensils

v Cleaning kitchen counters, appliances, oven, stop top and burners

v Cleaning inside refrigerator

v Gathering up trash off of the floor, taking trash from inside house to outside

v Cleaning bathroom fixtures

v Sweeping/vacuuming/scrubbing floors

v Vacuuming carpets and upholstery

v Washing inside of windows, cleaning blinds – without climbing

v Mending clothes

v Laundry and ironing

v Teaching/performing meal planning and prep

v Cleaning up after meals

v Assisting with special diet plans and reinforcing dietary maintenance

v Shopping for essential items, groceries, cleaning supplies

v Performing errand runs, medication and post pick up

v Reading essential material

v Providing emotional support

v Assisting with communications and correspondence, written or typed

v Stabilize the client when walking, as needed, by holding the client’s arm or hand;

v Report to the appropriate supervisor any incidents or problems related to his work or to the caregiver;

v Report any unusual incidents or changes in the client’s behavior to the case manager; and

v Maintain appropriate work records.

v If requested by the client or his responsible party, the homemaker may verbally remind the client that it is time to take his or her medicine

INFREQUENT Housekeeping activities:

v Heavy cleaning: washing walls, ceilings, woodwork

v Cleaning and organizing closets, basements and attics to remove clutter and fire hazards

v Shampooing and securing carpets

v Organizing seasonal storages (ex: winter clothes, decorations)

v Spraying for insects and setting traps

v Replacing light bulbs, cords, fuse

RESPITE/COMPANIONS:

The respite/companion provider shall:

v Provide companionship for the client;

v Accompany the client to doctor appointments, recreational outings, or shopping;

v Provide light housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, washing dishes, or preparation of a meal

v Stabilize the client when walking, as needed, by holding the

v client ' s arm or hand;

v Maintain a chronological written record of services; and

v Report any unusual incidents or changes in the client’s behavior to the case manager.

v If requested by the client or his responsible party, the companion may verbally remind the client to take his or her medicine

v Providing companionship, friendship, and emotional support

v Talking and listening to shared experiences

v Playing card games, activities, reading to client

v Help client keep in contact with family, friends, and outside world

v Organizing and reading mail if needed

v Accompany client on walks, take client outside for air and sun

v Reminding client to eat and finish meals,

v Assist with local and long distant trips

v Assist with pet care

v Assist with activities that client may be limited to complete

COMPANIONS ARE NOT TO PROVIDE PERSONAL OR HANDS-ON CARE

* Have at least one year experience in home care or in a long term care facility* Be able to lift 25 lbs* Legally eligible for employment in the US* Have a valid Florida Driver's License and current auto insurance* Have a HS Diploma or GED* Speak fluent English

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: Up to $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)

Work Location: On the road