Caregiver Job Description
Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services brighten the lives of seniors who can benefit from a helping hand and a friendly smile. Our caregivers, who are seniors themselves, make life a little easier by providing compassionate care in the comfort our care receiver’s home. SHS empowers seniors to continue to live independent lives by taking care of day-to-day tasks that become more challenging as seniors age. Qualifications: • Enjoy working with our senior population • Be a caring, empathetic, compassionate, and reliable individual • Understand the importance of our services to our seniors • Have positive attitude and be dedicated to our SHS mission • High level of emotional intelligence • Ability to follow detailed instructions to execute our care plan • Maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job • Maintain the highest standards of customer service and professionalism set by SHS • Be proactive to find other ways to help our seniors once all tasks have been completed Companionship and Homemaker Duties may include: • Provide Companionship • Assist with Light Housekeeping such as laundry, vacuuming, washing dishes, etc. • Shopping and Errands • Meal Preparation • Medication Reminders • Pet Care • Light Yard Work • Light Handyman Services • Overnight Supervision • Incidental Transportation to doctor’s appointments, family, or their favorite restaurant Personal Care Duties may include: • Assist with Dressing • Assist with Feeding • Assist with Showering / Bathing • Mobility Assistance • Assist with Toileting / Incontinence • Memory Care Other Responsibilities: • Arrive on Time for all Services. • Utilize the WellSky Caregiver Tool to clock in and out and capture Client signatures. • Maintain documentation of all services provided within the Wellsky Caregiver Tool including Client change of health observations. • Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to our office staff • Communicate regularly and proactively with our office staff. • Participate in relevant in-service opportunities and other informational meetings when possible. • Adhere to company Policies and Procedures.