In Home Caregiver Assistant

Job Overview We are seeking compassionate and dedicated In-Home Caregivers to provide essential support and assistance to individuals in their homes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various healthcare settings, including experience with geriatrics and emergency medicine. This role is crucial in enhancing the quality of life for our clients by ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. Duties As an In-Home Caregiver, your responsibilities will include: Assisting clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation. Providing companionship and emotional support to clients. Monitoring clients' health by observing and reporting any changes in their condition. Administering medications as prescribed and ensuring proper medication management. Assisting with mobility and physical therapy exercises as needed. Maintaining a clean and safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks. Collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop care plans tailored to individual client needs. Ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and regulations. Provides and/or assists clients with activities of daily living, such as grooming, oral hygiene, bathing/showering, hair care , feeding and nourishment, and incontinence care. Performs and/or assists clients with passive range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and transfer to/from bed, floor, wheelchair , and shower chairs as needed. Positions clients in bed and/or chair when appropriate. Documents and reports care provided and client observations ,

• including unusual or significant changes in physical, mental ,
• or behavioral conditions and family situations or needs ,
• to the
• appropriate health care professional. Responds to client's request and corrects environmental hazards appropriately and safely. Obtains and performs vital signs, heights and weights, intake and output measurements, etc. Knows and can respond to emergency needs ,
• such as the Heimlich maneuver, CPR ,
• and other disaster procedures designated by Agency policies.

Provides reminders for self-administration of medications that are ordered by a physician or other persons authorized by State law to prescribe medicine. Performs incidental household services essential to the client's care at home, including dusting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, making the bed, changing the bed, and doing laundry. Other duties may be assigned from time to time Experience and Requirements Candidates should possess the following experience or skills: Previous experience as a caregiver or in a similar role is preferred but not required. Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and their families. A commitment to providing high-quality care with empathy and respect for client dignity. The Caregiver Staff Shall have a high school diploma or be certified under the G.E.D. Program and shall meet one or more of the following qualifications: Shall be a healthcare practitioner Shall have one (1) year of experience in Home Care, Companion, Sitter, and Respite Care Services Must be able to lift 40 pounds, bend, stoop, and access shelves overhead Ability to deal with stress Must have completed an approved Nurse Aide training program and/or approved competency evaluation program Must possess a valid driver's license, personal means of transportation, and a safe driving record Join our team of dedicated professionals who are making a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract, Temporary Pay:

$13.00 - $14.00 per hour Expected hours: 2.5 per week

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Location:

Cameron, NC 28326 (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Cameron, NC 28326 (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required)

Work Location:

In person