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.
Kaitlyn's Cottage, located on the campus of ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, provides day, evening and overnight care for people who live with intellectual and physical disabilities. As a Respite Care Worker, you will provide support, guidance, and supervision to the Kaitlyn's Cottage participants. You will interact with participants, encourage their independence, and engage them in activities. You will prepare and share meals in a family-style setting and involve the participants in meal prep, conversation, and clean-up. In this role, you will follow protocols to ensure participants' health and safety, including mealtime guidelines and medical administration. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
High School diploma or
GED Skills:
Must possess basic writing and computer skills
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Education :
Preference given to Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field
Years of Experience:
P revious work experience with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus .
Benefits:
We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
