CAREGiver

Company: Home Instead
Location: Bryan
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Home Instead is looking for caring and compassionate CAREGivers to become a part of our team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout our community.-- Home Instead provides a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care and compassion.Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Companionship and conversation
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
• Medication and appointment reminders
• Assistance with grooming and bathing
• Assistance with toileting and incontinence issues
• Alzheimer's Care*No previous experience necessary - skills training provided by Home Instead*Requirements to be a CAREGiver:
  • Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect
  • Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
  • Complete a criminal background check, DMV check and drug screen
  • Possess a valid driver's license and valid auto insurance and have reliable transportation
  • Ability to submit and commit to your time/day--availability.We have a variety of shifts available with competitive pay.-- Find out more about this fulfilling career opportunity at homeinstead.com.--CAREGiver Job DescriptionDC Care, Inc., dba Home Instead Objective:Home Instead CAREGivers provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes. --These services are meant to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Home Instead CAREGivers help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion.-- Primary Responsibilities:---------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    • Reflect the core values of DC Care, Inc., (d.b.a. an independently owned and operated Home Instead franchise).
    • Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life
    • Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client's needs or living conditions
    • Maintain regular communication with supervisor and office staff--
      • Provide Companionship & Home Helper services which could include:
      • Companionship and conversation
      • Providing stabilization and assistance with walking
      • Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items
      • Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders
      • Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
      • Washing and ironing laundry
      • Running errands
      • Accompanying clients to appointments--
        • Provide Personal Care services which could include:
        • Assisting with bathing
        • Assisting with grooming
        • Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues--
          • Provide Specialized services which could include:
          • Advanced Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
          • Hospice Support Care--Secondary Responsibilities:--
            • Participate in company sponsored training and social events including CAREGiver meetings
            • Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner
            • Participate in Listen360 Satisfaction Survey
            • Document client information in Client and Life Journal
            • May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client's vehicle.
            • Perform other reasonable duties as assignedEssential Job Requirements:
              • Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds
              • Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
              • Possess a valid driver's license or state identification
              • Possess valid auto insurance (if applicable)
              • Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, mildew and cleaning solutions
              • Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
              • Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
              • Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial mannerThis document describes the general nature and level of work for the position. It is not a comprehensive list of its responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts and conditions. Your employer reserves the right to modify the description in the future with or without notice. The responsibilities for this position are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.Your employer is DC Care, Inc., (d.b.a. an independently owned and operated Home Instead franchise). Your employer is not Home Instead, Inc. Each Home Instead franchise is independently owned and operated.

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