[Hiring] In Home Caregiver @ACL Home Care

Role Description

We are looking for dependable, self-motivated In Home Caregivers to help patients live independently in the comfort of their own home. The In Home Caregiver should have a background working with seniors and should be comfortable performing duties such as:

• Escorting the patient to appointments
• Grocery shopping
• Assisting with personal hygiene
• Providing companionship

We are looking for candidates who have a positive attitude and a willingness to help others, and we offer an excellent benefits package to all full-time hires.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elderly patients
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Requirements

• Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment
• Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry
• Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance, and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind
• Provide respite care for families in accordance with care plans
• Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor
• Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan
• Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping, and outings as specified in the care plan
• Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them
• Participate in the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions to improve care for our clients
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices
• Monitor supplies and resources
• Evaluate the program and make recommendations for it, as indicated
• Follow the written care plan
• Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor
• Observe clients and their environments and report unsafe conditions to Supervisor
• Observe clients and their environments and report behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes, and/or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor
• Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service
• Be willing to work shifts as needed such as night, weekend, and holiday shifts

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package for all full-time hires