Home Care Caregivers-Companions in Myrtle Beach, SC and surrounding area Position Available In Horry, South Carolina

Job Description:

Live Long Well Care of Myrtle Beach is now acceptingapplications for Full Time and Part Time CNA/Caregiver/Home HealthAides/Companions to provide personal care and companionship forseniors. Day & Night Positions are available as well as weekends.

CNA certification is not required, but can be a plus and is paid apremium! Must be able to work some weekends. Must have a validDriver’s License and clean driving record. Services will beprovided to various addresses/clients within a 30-mile radius ofthe branch address. Must have an up-to-date smartphone for theelectronic viewing and capture of Time and Attendance, Care Tasks,and Communication. If you are interested and eager, we encourageyou to apply through the following

URL:

https://llwcgrandstrand.smartcaresoftware.com/apply?ref=9 Why joinus? Live Long Well Care® offers exciting and rewarding careeropportunities to match job seekers of all backgrounds and careerlevels at all of our various branches. Our team members play anintegral role in helping our clients achieve and/or maintain theirmaximum level of independence in their own homes. Live Long WellCare® is a dynamic company that strives to provide our team memberswith an enriching and fulfilling work environment. There arenumerous advantages to working for Live Long Well Care, including:

Flexible hours Generous paid-time off program (vacation) 401(k)with company match Continuing Education Opportunities InternalGrowth Support Advance Pay/On-demand Pay options Transferopportunities between multiple branches Position Summary Thisposition reports to the CSM (Client Services Manager) and/ordesignated supervisor in accordance with Company policy andregulatory requirements. This position is synonymous with thepositions of Companion, Housekeeper, Homemaker, and Chore Worker.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Assisting with ADLs(Activities of Daily Living): Bathing, Dressing, Toileting,Transferring, Feeding. Mobility Assistance including using transferaids (Hoyer lifts, gait belts, etc.) Transferring & Positioning 2)Meal Preparation & Cooking Light Housekeeping & Laundry (to includethe duties of washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen after meals,laundering clothes, bed linens, and performing other housekeepingactivities normally done daily or weekly). 3) GroceryShopping/Errands/Transportation, Working with Dementia/Alzheimer’sClients 4) Provides companionship for the patient/client whileengaging in daily activities with clients 5) Pet services (toinclude assisting clients with grooming, feeding, walking, bathing,etc.) 6) Represents the company positively while creating anenvironment that fosters respect and courtesy for clients and otheremployees. Works within the company programs to promote safety andthe well-being of all clients and employees. 7) Provide generalassistance and care to patients/clients to provide for a clean,safe, and orderly environment for the patient/client and family. 8)Accurately and thoroughly document services provided in accordancewith agency policy on day services are rendered, submitted in atimely manner. 9) Immediately reports any changes inpatient/client’s needs, condition, or incidents to the supervisorin a timely manner. 10) Listens and responds to patient/client’sneeds in a sensitive and timely manner either through owninitiative as appropriate, or by referral to the supervisor.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & DEVELOPMENT

• Attends, participates ininternal staff development programs, and obtains continuingeducation as required by Company policy and regulation.
• Maintainsand enhances clinical practice skills.
• Performs other duties asassigned in response to patient/client, office and/or facilityneeds.
• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines.

OTHER DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports for work on time prepared to assumeduties.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally andwritten.
• Strong social work skills and ability to connect withindividuals of all ages.
• Adheres to company dress code and wearscompany name badge in a visible place.
• Adheres to companypolicies and procedures.
• Offers assistance as needed or directsindividual to appropriate resources with proper follow through.
• Complies timely with all requirements related to risk management,safety, infection control, TB screening, security, and fire, asappropriate.
• Provides a safe environment for clients, employees,and others.
• Assumes responsibility for all mandatory in-services,certification, and/or licensure, competencies, etc.

PREREQUISITES

A.

Education:

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Thecandidate must have successfully completed a training program ifrequired by state regulation or contract.

B.

Direct PreviousExperience:

• Two years’ experience in a similar position desiredbut not required.
• Two years’ experience working with the elderlydesired but not required.

C.

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability toread, write, speak, and understand English fluently
• Ability towork with minimal or close supervision.
• Must conduct all businessin a professional manner and with a high level of confidentiality.
• Must pass competency testing on hire and ongoing for the basicsof, but not limited to: o Meal preparation, housekeeping, infectioncontrol, safety in the home, proper handling of emergencies,transportation, pet walking and care.

D.

Other Qualifications:

• Must have an updated Android or iPhone smartphone device (see Aidevisit/documentation requirements)
• Current listing with nosubstantial finding on state Aide Registry, as state appropriate,if applicable
• Must have a valid driver’s license with proof ofinsurance E.

Abilities:

• Work indoors for most of the workday(fluorescent lights, HVAC system, carpeted/vinyl flooring, normalhousing noise levels).
• Provide a reliable means of transportationas required.
• Possess the physical ability to perform job-relatedduties which may require lifting, standing, bending, transferring,stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, pulling and the ability toprovide partial or complete assistance with non-personal activitiesof daily living, without assistance from another healthcare worker,or significant other.
• Ability to work in time-sensitive orstressful situations.
• Sit in a chair/stand for extended periods.

F.

Travel:

• Ability to commute to various client locationsthroughout the workday/week.

G.

Working conditions:

• 50-90% ofwork is performed in a client’s home. The position does haveexposure to malodorous, infectious, body fluids and some minimalexposure to noxious smells from cleaning/disinfectant agents.
• Eligibility to drive on company business and a satisfactory drivingrecord required.

1. Drivers should be in the age bracket of 21-70or, if over 70, with a signed physician Statement. 2. License mustbe valid (no expired licenses) 3. Denied or Revoked License in thelast 3 years is unacceptable. 4. Any Suspended Licenses OR two ormore suspensions in the last 3 years is unacceptable. 5. Two ormore at-fault accidents within 3 years is unacceptable. 6. Three ormore moving violations within the last 5 years is unacceptable. 7.Any of the following violations (or similar violations) within thelast 5 years are unacceptable: DUI; DWI; Speeding in excess of 25mph; reckless or careless driving; vehicular homicide,manslaughter, etc.