Caregiver Job Description
Family Care Solutions Caregiver Job Description:
Providing personal care services in patients’ residences
Performing domestic and light household tasks
Transporting and accompanying patients to medical appointments, shopping, or hospital
Remind clients to take their prescribed medications.
Assist with client’s personal care activities.
Maintain patient care records and document provided services.
Assist patients with mobility, physical and art therapies/exercises.
Meal planning and prepping
Bathing and help dressing the client.
Assist with personal care and hygiene.
Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support.
Requirements and skills
Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (1 year minimum)
Ability to monitor vital signs.
Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards
Caring and compassionate personality
Current CPR certificate and First Aid training
Annual TB test
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
Able to pass all background/health screenings (Abuse Registry, Criminal Background, Motor Vehicle Background Check, TB Screening, Fingerprint Background, etc.)
Maintain annual education and background requirements.
Completion of all required training
*This job description is not exhaustive and there may be times you will be required to undertake other duties in order to meet the needs of the people living in the home or the service.