Caregiver Job Description
Job description JOIN US AT CAREMAX SENIORS SOLUTIONS! If you love to help and nurture others but are also seeking growth and opportunity, * CAREMAX SENIOR SOLUTIONS IS THE PLACE TO BE! CareMax Seniors Solutions are looking for experienced and professional CAREGIVERS, HCAs OR CNAs who provide care to the next level and are truly passionate about what they are doing. One-on-one care provides a more focused, client-centered relationship and bonding time within the comfort of the client’s home. It allows for a client to thrive longer and therefore enriches their lives physically, mentally, and socially while continuing to do the things they love to do. CareMax Senior Solutions’ mission is to provide the top level of care and professionalism while maintaining the dignity and autonomy of our clients.* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Personal Care: Provide cueing and assistance to clients with bathing, dressing, eating, waking up, going to bed and other preferred routines. Mobility: Assist clients with walking in and out of the home and transferring from bed, chair and toilet. Supervision: Monitor the clients for safety, including responding to medical emergencies, and securing and fortifying areas to minimize wandering and fall risks. Medication Reminder: Supervise and remind to take medications in accordance with the prescribing physician’s orders. Nutrition: Meal preparation for clients with attention to nutritional balance and any special dietary needs or restrictions as instructed. Provision of daily snacks, as needed. Feeding: Assisting clients with managing the process of eating including, but not limited to, supervising and assisting in setting up the meal, cutting food, pouring fluids, and overseeing feeding Light Housekeeping: Maintaining areas where the client normally goes by ensuring that the areas are clean and organized. Weekly tasks include, but are not limited to; General household upkeep Maintenance of client’s personal living space Washing laundry, towels and bed sheets Making the bed Washing dishes Disinfecting/sanitizing all bathrooms and the kitchen Removal of household trash Vacuuming and mopping floors Enrichment: Provide companionship and facilitate entertainment with the clients through socialization and daily activities. Charting: Provide accurate charting and reporting in accordance with company policy and procedures. Care Collaboration: Collaborates with clients’ care team including, but not limited to, the client’s family, home health, hospice, and other care related professionals with any changes in client’s health conditions. Communication: Reports and communicates with Care Managers, Care Coordinator, and Program Manager Education: Maintain HCA registry, training requirements, and certifications. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of proper caring and assisting adults and seniors. Appropriate level of administrative and customer service experience and skills. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion. Effective communication skills with clients, client’s families, and team members at all levels. Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to organize, plan and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with good attention to detail. Strong knowledge with Microsoft Word or use of software applications using smartphones Ability to work autonomously and understand when others need to be involved in decision making. Sensitivity to problems or challenges - The ability to identify when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, with the skill to effectively communicate with customers in a professional, consultative manner. Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible and reasonable answers. Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through verbal communication. Apply @ Caremaxseniors.com