Caregiver
Verified Pay | $12.00 - $19.50 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time |
Location | Woodlawn Heights, Indiana |
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About this job
Klipsch Senior Care, LLC. d/b.a. Home Instead
Objective: The Home Instead® Care Professional will consistently deliver high-quality, compassionate, and dignified non-medical personal care services to aging adults, enhancing their quality of life and enabling them to remain safely and comfortably in their homes. This role is responsible for providing a variety of essential services, including assistance with daily living activities, companionship, and emotional support, reflecting the core values of Home Instead®. The Care Professional will actively contribute to the client's well-being by adhering to individualized care plans, communicating effectively with clients and their families, and maintaining a respectful and empathetic approach. They will strive to meet the unique challenges of aging with patience, understanding, and a commitment to fostering a positive and supportive environment. The Care Professional will also ensure adherence to all Home Instead® policies, procedures, and ethical standards, promoting a safe and reliable care experience.
At the heart of Klipsch Senior Care are our core values: Empathy, Caring, Respect, Love, Integrity, Positive Energy, Passion, Patience, Persistence, Professionalism, and Community Focus. These core values help us to live our vision statement of "Making lives better: every day, every interaction." By embodying these principles, this role will become a trusted resource within the community and a valued mentor to our Care Professionals.
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 office staff
Provide Companionship & Personal Care 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
Assisting with bathing
Assisting with grooming
Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues
Provide Companionship & Specialized Care 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.)
Accompanying clients to appointments
Assisting with bathing
Assisting with grooming
Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues
Advanced Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care
Hospice Care
Secondary Responsibilities:
• Participate in company sponsored training and social events including CareProfessional meetings
• Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner
• Document client information in client system
• 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
Education/Experience 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