Core Weekend CareGiver - Friday-Sunday 12p-8p $15.50 per hour

This position is
Friday, Saturday & Sundays
12p-8p

Home Instead®

CORE CAREGiver Job Description

Klipsch Senior Care, LLC d/b/a 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 Klipsch Senior Care, LLC d.b.a. 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 franchise office staff
• Provide weekend availability for the purposes of the CORE CAREGiver responsibilities
• 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

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Complete all required training through the online learning platform designated by franchise office.
• Participate in company sponsored training and social events including CAREGiver meetings
• Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner
• 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
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
• Possess a valid driver’s license or state identification
• Possess valid auto insurance (if applicable)
• 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