Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant Position Available In South Central Connecticut, Connecticut

Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant

LIGHTHOUSE COMPANION CARE

Milford, CT 06461 Homemaker Functions Engage in dialogue with the client/client pertaining to daily life events. Arrange and/or Accompany client for outings our of the home, including but not limited to: Family gatherings Doctor Visits Pharmacy Grocery Store Post Office Religious Services Assist in client bills and other financials Assist in household tasks such as: Laundry Sweeping and Mopping Dishes Vacuuming Dusting Participate in meal participation Perform medication reminders (do not handle and/or provide medication) Engage in entertainment activities, including but not limited to: Puzzles Television Shows and Movies Arts and Crafts Reading Personal Care Functions Participate in and receive report at shift change when appropriate. Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids. Assist clients with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.). Assist clients with bath functions as directed per the care plan. Assist clients with dressing/undressing as necessary. Assist clients with hair care functions (i.e., combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.). Shave male clients with electric razors only. Keep clients dry (change clothing, linens, etc. when they become wet or soiled). Position clients in correct and comfortable position. Assist clients with bowel and bladder functions as per the care plan. Maintain intake and output records as instructed. Keep incontinent clients clean and dry. Check and report bowel movements and character of stools if a change is noticed and record in notebook. Collect specimens as instructed (i.e., urine, sputum, stools, etc.). Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting clients into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. Assist clients to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed. Assist with exercises when appropriate. Provide eye and ear care (i.e., warm/cold compresses, cleaning eyeglasses/hearing aides, etc.) as instructed. Measure and record temperatures, pulse, as instructed. Answer client calls promptly. Ensure that clients who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. Check each client routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes. Assist with the care of the dying client. Provide post-mortem care as instructed. Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores). Report injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears. Provide perineal care. Provide daily Range of Motion Exercises if appropriate. Record data as instructed. Turn bed-bound clients at least every two (2) hours. Observe disoriented clients. Record and report data as instructed.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.00 – $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Weekends only

Work Location:

In person