Caregiver - Weekends

Description

The Caregiver will provide compassionate in-home care services to clients, assisting with activities of daily living, personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping, while ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Caregivers help maintain a clean and safe environment and provide emotional support to clients.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Reports to: Supervisor/Home Care Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follows the client's individualized care plan and provides safe, competent, and compassionate care.
• Assists clients with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and toileting needs.
• Assist with preparing and/or setting up nutritious meals if necessary.
• Provides assistance with ambulation and mobility, including the use of assistive devices.
• Encourages clients to maintain independence and participate in activities of interest.
• Provides emotional support and companionship, fostering trust and a positive relationship.
• Observes and reports changes in the client’s physical or mental condition to the supervisor promptly.
• Performs light housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment.
• Assists clients with errands, appointments, and transportation as needed (if applicable).
• Documents care provided and maintains accurate daily logs and visit records.
• Participates in in-service training and staff meetings as required.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate (speaking, understanding, reading, and writing) in English.
• Patience, compassion, and understanding of elderly and disabled clients.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail in reporting changes in client condition.
• Basic knowledge of safe food handling, infection control, and universal precautions.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience as a caregiver, home health aide, or in a related field preferred. Completion of relevant caregiver training or certification (where required by state regulations).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift or move clients up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• Sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to provide care and operate necessary equipment.