Our Agency is dedicated to hiring people we can trust with our own families. Our companions/caregivers deliver various services in accordance with an established plan of care. Caregivers will provide comfort, personal and companionship needs to patients in their homes.
Qualifications & Education:
o Must
o High school graduation or GED required.
o Ability to read, write, follow instructions and complete training or pass competency assessment, as appropriate, for understanding needs of populations served, i.e.,
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Basic meal preparation
o Housekeeping
o Home safety
o Handle emergencies in the home and infection control
o Evidence of sympathetic attitude toward care elderly
o Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands
o Good verbal communications skills required.
o Attend (8) hours of personal care oriented in services per year.
o Shall have a criminal history check conducted prior to being offered work with this agency.
o Ability to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing client care.
o Provision of transportation services a plus but not required
Responsibilities:
o Provide continuous companionship for the client while on duty
o Provide personal hygiene assistance for clients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
o Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises
o Observe the client’s general physical, emotional and mental condition and report all changes to RN
o Provide medication reminders and supervise the self-administration of medication
o Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents
o Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
o Maintains strict confidentiality of client, family, and caregiver information
o Maintains good personal hygiene and must be neat in appearance.
Physical Demands:
Ability to:
o Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.
o Deal effectively with stress
o Work assigned hours per week
o Bend and stand an average of 6 hours per day
o Lift up to 50+ pounds
o Assess and communicate with ill clients, co-workers, and general public.
HOW TO APPLY:
APPLY ON COMPANY SITE www.unlimitedlevelsofhomecare.com, or send your resume to info@unlimitedlevelsofhomecare.com
Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diem
Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral program
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Work setting:
- In-person
- Live-in
- Nursing home
Application Question(s):
- Caregiver Must Drive. Do you have a vehicle?
- This position has an IMMEDIATE start date of TUESDAY 07/09/2024. ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO START ON THIS DATE?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Parkesburg, PA (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person