Home Instead® Care Professional Job Description Colorado Springs Senior Care dba Home Instead®
Objective:
Home Instead® Care Professionals provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes. These services are meant to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Home Instead® Care Professionals help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care, and compassion.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) License in the state of Colorado At least 2 years of professional home care, memory care, or related community experience preferred
Essential Job Requirements:
Ability to learn and use technology for franchise offices using the home care tablet and for online training and development Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and reach Possess a valid driver's license Possess valid auto insurance Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
Primary Responsibilities:
Complete all required training designated by franchise office Participate in company sponsored training and social events including Care Professional meetings Report hours according to office policy and communicate changes in availability in a timely manner Participate in annual Engagement and Pulse Survey Document client information in Client Journal or within the operating software app May be required to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client's vehicle Provide Personal Care services which could include: o Assisting with bathing o Assisting with grooming o Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues o Assisting with total bed-bound care, including changing undergarments and repositioning Provide Specialized services which could include: o Advanced Alzheimer's/dementia care o Hospice Care Perform other reasonable duties as assigned Colorado Springs Senior Care, LLC is an independently owned and operated Home Instead® franchise office
Secondary Responsibilities:
Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client's needs or living conditions. Maintain regular communication with supervisor and franchise office staff Provide Companionship & Home Helper services which could include: o Companionship and conversation o Providing stabilization and assistance with walking o Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items o Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders o Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.) o Washing laundry o Running errands o Accompanying clients to appointments