Overnight and Weekend Home Care Caregivers-Companions in Spartanburg, SC and surrounding area Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Job Description:

Live Long Well Care of Spartanburg, SC is now acceptingapplications for Full Time and Part Time Overnight and WeekendCNA/Caregiver/Home Health Aides/Companions to provide personal careand companionship for seniors. Day & Night Positions are availableas well as weekends. CNA certification is not required but can be aplus and is paid a premium! Must be able to work some weekends.

Must have a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.

Services will be provided to various addresses/clients within a30-mile radius of the branch address. Must have an up-to-datesmartphone for the electronic viewing and capture of Time andAttendance, Care Tasks, and Communication. Why join us? Live LongWell Care® offers exciting and rewarding career opportunities tomatch job seekers of all backgrounds and career levels at all ofour various branches. Our team members play an integral role inhelping our clients achieve and/or maintain their maximum level ofindependence in their own homes. Live Long Well Care® is a dynamiccompany that strives to provide our team members with an enrichingand fulfilling work environment. There are numerous advantages toworking for Live Long Well Care, including: Flexible hours Generouspaid-time off program (vacation) 401(k) with company matchContinuing Education Opportunities Internal Growth Support AdvancePay/On-demand Pay options Transfer opportunities between multiplebranches Position Summary This position reports to the CCS (CareCoordinator Supervisor) and/or designated supervisor in accordancewith Company policy and regulatory requirements. This position issynonymous with the positions 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 Assistanceincluding using transfer aids (Hoyer lifts, gait belts, etc.)Transferring & Positioning 2) Meal Preparation & Cooking LightHousekeeping & Laundry (to include the duties of washing dishes,cleaning the kitchen after meals, laundering clothes, bed linens,and performing other housekeeping activities normally done daily orweekly). 3) Grocery Shopping/Errands/Transportation, Working withDementia/Alzheimer’s Clients 4) Provides companionship for thepatient/client while engaging in daily activities with clients 5)Pet services (to include assisting clients with grooming, feeding,walking, bathing, etc.) 6) Represents the company positively whilecreating an environment that fosters respect and courtesy forclients and other employees. Works within the company programs topromote safety and the well-being of all clients and employees. 7)Provide general assistance and care to patients/clients to providefor a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the patient/clientand family. 8) Accurately and thoroughly document services providedin accordance with agency policy on day services are rendered,submitted in a timely 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.