Caregivers Homecare

Job Summary:

Responsible for non-medical, in-home support services which provide for the comfort, safety, and general supervision of clients as well as home management services. Provides companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean, and orderly environment.

Essential Functions:

• Provides general attention to clients’ non-medical needs in accordance with an established Plan of Care.
• Provides companionship for the client including, but not limited to: talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support.
• Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being.
• Assists with personal care needs, shaving, bathing, and other health and hygiene needs.
• Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of client’s garments and linens.
• May prepare and serve meals as directed, and clean kitchen after each meal.
• Assists client in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc.
• Accompanies client on walks, community trips, doctor’s office, bank, beauty salons, etc.
• Reminds client to take self-administered medications.
• Reports any changes in the client’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers.
• Completed required documentation of services.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding client information.
• Other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Position Physical Demands:

The work requires light physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis, such as driving, assisting client in activities, and light housekeeping. Regularly required to stand sit, walk, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to reach and lift.