Caregiver-Hourly Summary: Under supervision; provides services as assigned in the home of clients; performs related work as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications, Education and Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred and the ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement and volume. Language and literacy skills are adequate to communication needs and requests of the client. HHA, PCA or CNA preferred, or comparable and relevant experience and/or training. 1+ years of experience caring for a senior or the elderly in either the acute, long term care or community-based care setting preferred. Compassionate provider of personal care, homemaking, and companion services. Ability to pass a thorough Criminal and Background Record Check. A minimum of 4 recent references (2 personal and 2 professional). Cleared fitness to work and 2-step PPD test. Have personal qualities including: compassion for the elderly; honesty, trustworthiness, reliability, and patience with those in need. Reliable transportation to a client’s home and/or a valid driver’s license and auto insurance if required by the client. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Carry out the prescribed plan of care for the client as detailed in the Service Plan. In personal care cases - support to the client in all necessary and requested activities-of-daily-living including bathing, preventive skin care, toileting, ambulation and transfers (total body weight or full assistance lifts require client supply of mechanical lift), ambulation, active/participative-range-of- motion exercises, grooming, hand nail care, and mouth care. Assistance with self-administered medications only, with periodic prompts and reminders. Companionship/sitter activities to include walking, reading, visiting, games, talking, etc. Independence training or safety supervision upon client request. Homemaking support in the form of personal laundry, cleaning of bathroom, client’s personal space, kitchen and light cleaning of general living areas, meal preparation, menu planning, shopping, errands, and transportation of client to appointments. Reports changes in the client’s condition, family situation, or needs to the appropriate supervisor/health professional. Takes and records vital signs, completes required reports and records on time and accurately. Reports to work as scheduled and be adaptable to client schedule, preferences and requests. Reports to work with a clean, well-groomed appearance. Other duties may be assigned. Worker Attributes: Demonstrates empathy for vulnerable older adults and values their independence. Able to prepare simple meals. Able to demonstrate appropriate cleaning technique for bathrooms and kitchens. Language and literacy skills are adequate to communication needs and requests of the client. Hours: As assigned by Griswold Home Care. Compensation: Overtime compensation at time-and-a-half for time worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week. Considerations: Worker provides own meals, unless on a live-in case where meals are generally provided. Work attire will consist of scrubs or street clothes depending upon the case to which the worker is assigned.
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