HIRING CARGIVERS – HOME INSTEAD
To apply www.homeinstead.com/492

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 Home Instead, d.b.a. as 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 Care
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Secondary Responsibilities: 
 

• Participate in company sponsored training and social events including CAREGiver meetings (2 meetings of 4 offered mandatory attendance to be in compliance).
• Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner
• Participate in bi-annual J.D. Power and Associates 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 assigned

 
Essential Job Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds
• At least 21 years of age
• Your own car or 24 hr access to a reliable vehicle

(vehicle must be able to be on client site for shift)

• Ability to pass a criminal background record and drug test
• A Cell phone or an operational home phone
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Possess valid auto insurance (in your name or name on declaration page)
• 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 manner

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