Benefits:
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Training & development
Job Summary:
The Live-in caregiver provides personal care and homemaking services that contribute to the client's comfort and safety in the home. Live-in caregiver may work from Monday to Friday each week, providing 24-hour care during this time. The caregiver is given an 8-hour period to sleep at night (with this type of care a bed is provided). Although his / her sleep may be disrupted to provide care throughout the night. In addition, the caregiver is given a 4-hour break during daytime hours.
Essential Functions:
- Functions within the limitations of the individual assignment.
- Attends to the client's requests promptly.
- Provides companionship, socialization, and housekeeping services.
- Performs personal care activities
- Assists with meal planning, purchase of food, and food preparation.
- Assists clients to live in clean, safe environment:
a. Cleans bathrooms and kitchen, including stove and refrigerator.
b. Personal errands, per client and Agency request.
c. Laundry.
d. Vacuuming and dusting.
e. Changing bed linens.
- Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.
- Maintains appropriate communication with the Clinical Supervisor (written and verbal) and with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Documents care given and pertinent observations accurately as directed by the Care Plan/Nursing Supervisor.
- Treats clients and families with respect. Maintains confidentiality.
- Accepts and fulfills assignments with the Agency.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent certificate
Meets passing criteria on DEARS (Drugs and Ethics) test
Demonstrate ability to read, write, follow a written Plan of Care and document tasks performed.
Be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate dependability, tact, patience, and the ability to follow instructions.
Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills.
This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.
