10/27/2020
We are looking for an awesome competent caregiver to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. We really would love to find someone who cares and loves what they do. It’s an often-demanding job, but it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled. in need of care, or elderly are thankful for such high-quality assistance. Caregivers are vital to the clients they serve and perform an important function.
The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with good communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.
Responsibilities:
Remind clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
Remind clients to complete physical therapy exercises
Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
Be a pleasant and supportive companion with empathy and ability to care for the client's social, emotional, physical and mental health
Report any unusual incidents
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Requirements:
Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
Respectful and compassionate
Good time management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong ethics
Physical endurance
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferences:
Proven experience as a caregiver
Certificates/Training as a caregiver in specialized areas of care, for example, dementia or Alzheimer's disease
