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Maple Leaf Home Care LLC
In Home 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.
$28,895 / year median in Tennessee
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview Join our compassionate team as an In Home Caregiver, where your dedication and skills will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals needing support with daily activities and specialized care. This rewarding role involves providing personalized assistance in clients' homes, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. You will be a vital part of a team committed to delivering high-quality home health and community care services, fostering independence, and promoting dignity for those you serve. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will help create a positive environment for clients with diverse needs, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those requiring memory or dementia care. Responsibilities Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using proper patient transfer methods and manual handling techniques like Hoyer lifts. Monitor patients' vital signs, observe changes in condition, and report findings accurately to healthcare professionals while maintaining HIPAA compliance to protect client privacy. Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with feeding or medication administration as prescribed by healthcare plans. Support clients with medication management, ensuring timely administration and adherence to care plans while maintaining detailed documentation. Provide companionship and emotional support, engaging clients in meaningful activities that promote mental stimulation and social interaction. Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and organizing personal spaces. Assist with transportation for medical appointments or community outings, ensuring client safety during transfers using appropriate patient transfer methods. Experience Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health settings is highly preferred. Demonstrated ability to perform patient observation, monitor vital signs, and recognize signs of medical emergencies or changes in condition. Experience working with individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disabilities, or neurodevelopmental disorders is advantageous. Knowledge of care plans development and implementation along with experience administering medications and providing specialized dementia or memory care. Certification in CPR and First Aid is required; additional training in hospice care or heavy lifting techniques is a plus. Familiarity with HIPAA regulations ensures confidentiality and respectful client communication at all times. Strong skills in manual handling techniques such as the use of Hoyer lifts or patient transfer methods are essential for safe patient support. Join us to provide compassionate home care that empowers clients to live comfortably and independently! Your dedication will help improve lives every day through attentive caregiving tailored to each individual's unique needs.