Home Care Sitter Part-Time Position Available In Laurens, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Home Care Sitter Part-Time position in Laurens, SC involves caring for residents in the Home Care program, providing companionship, assisting with daily tasks, and following federal and state standards. Responsibilities include monitoring health, maintaining records, assisting with ADLs, housekeeping, meal service, and ensuring a safe environment. Requirements include a high school diploma, English proficiency, and previous healthcare experience is preferred.
Job Description
Home Care Sitter Part-Time Laurens, SC
Job Type
Part-time
Description The Home Care Sitter cares for residents who participate in the Home Care program, providing companionship and helping them with basic life tasks such as walking and eating in accordance with current federal and state standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies & procedures and, as directed by trained nurses. Works collaboratively to support the Mission and Values of SCBMA.
Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Observe and monitor the health condition of residents under the supervision of trained nursing staff, maintaining constant visual observation of them, unless instructed otherwise by the nurse.
Listen to resident’s concerns and inform the Director of Home Care of changes such as food intake, elimination, skin condition, behaviors and complaints, as directed
Maintain accurate and legible records, as directed
Respond and/or seek assistance to emergencies
Follow Care Services Plan with minimal supervision
Maintain the resident’s environment providing comfort and safety and ensuring the resident is satisfied with the level of care they are receiving.
Assure the environment is safe, clean and meets the regulations set by SCBMA
Assist with ADL’s – bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
Assist with light housekeeping
Assist with meal service
Assist with laundry
Assist with Pet Care, if needed
Assist with exercise and activities
Assist with errands, shopping, transportation to appointments
Assist with medication reminders
Ensure compliance with all regulations from DHEC, Fire and Safety, OSHA, Labor Laws, etc. and adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards and Resident’s Rights.
Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice for a Sitter Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): High School Diploma (or GED) preferred
Ability to read, speak and understand English
1+ years’ experience in health care, long term care or working with the frail or elderly preferred but not required
Patience and physical stamina a must
Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required Good organization, time management and communication skills
Committed to 100% customer satisfaction
