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Verified Pay $16.00 to $18.00 per hour
Hours Part-time
Location Waite Park, MN - 56387
Waite Park, Minnesota

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About this job

Caregivers are either CNA’S (Certified Nurse Aides) or PCPs (Personal Care Providers). Caregivers must be reliable, dependable, honest, and caring. Caregivers are not allowed to smoke in clients’ homes and must have their own transportation. Some may need to take clients to appointments or run errands. This will require them to possess a valid driver’s license and to have current automobile insurance. Caregivers must be observant enough to recognize changes in their clients, and be capable of alerting the appropriate personnel when necessary.

 

Role: Caregivers provide paraprofessional services to the agency’s home care clients, as assessed in the care plan and in compliance with the client’s Service Agreement.

 

Scope of Position: Reports to Homewatch CareGivers supervisor

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

 

1. Experience as a caregiver in a home care setting or skilled facility.

2. Must meet hiring criteria as defined in the agency’s minimum standards.

3. Must be able to function with minimal supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with the client.

4. Must accept responsibility for maintaining skills and learning on an ongoing basis, as well as adhering to agency policies.

5. Does not administer medication or perform any procedures requiring the knowledge or skills of a licensed nurse or registered therapist.

6. Must pass all background screening with satisfactory results.

 

Major Responsibilities

 

1. Responsible for assisting the agency’s clients with their personal care needs in accordance with the care plan and qualifications (CNA/PCP/HHA).

2. Responsible for assisting clients with activities of daily living in a safe and beneficial manner.

3. Must possess effective communication skills

 

Physical Qualifications

 

1. Able to work an average of 20 hours per week.

2. Able to bend, climb, stoop, and stand an average of 5-12 hours per day.

3. Able to lift 20-30 pounds.

4. Able to use tools necessary for job.

Required qualifications:

  • 18 years or older
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications:

  • Able to comfortably lift 30 lbs
  • Able to stand for duration of shift
  • Background check

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Posting ID: 609128101 Posted: 2024-05-31 Job Title: Caregiver