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Extended Family Alaska
Caregiver
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$42,944 / year median in Alaska
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Extended Family Alaska Assisted Living Home is searching for full-time Caregivers at the Palmer location. The ideal candidate has a minimum of two years' experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. The candidate should be motivated, patient, strongly independent, and social. The candidate must exhibit attention to detail and have solid problem solving, decision making and writing skills. The candidate will provide assistance with daily activities including dressing, grooming, meal preparation, medication distribution, laundry, transportation to and from appointments as needed and light housekeeping. Duties
- Companionship and conversation
- Meal preparation and cooking
- Cleaning
- Completing documentation of assistance provided
- Medication preparation and distribution
- Adherence to the residents' plans of care and goals
- Adherence to all policies and procedures
- Provide transportation to and from appointments as needed Experience
- Prior experience working with adults with developmental disabilities Join us if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of others!
Pay:
$20.00- $22.