Responsibilities
Home helper and personal caregiver services needed for general housekeeping, errands and transportation. The primary responsibilities include:
- Address needs with respect and attention to safety
- Assist with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom
- Actively engage through conversation and companionship
- Engage in a manner that promotes their independence and maintains their dignity
- Help with meal preparation, planning, and grocery shopping
- Help with physical therapy exercises
- Maintain a safe environment
- Maintain a medication schedule and ensuring client take medicines on time
- Help with shopping and errand running
- Prepare meals according to dietary restrictions
- Perform light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
- Wash and iron laundry
- Accompany client to appointments
- Perform basic first aid and emergency care during critical situations
- Provide friendship and emotional support to the individual
Other responsibilities include:
- Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance the client’s quality of life
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned
- Report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions
- Regularly communicate with the family of client
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or college degree required
- Current CPR certification
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid driver's license with a registered vehicle that is insured
- Ability to pass a background check
- Current first aid certification
- Ability to read and speak English
- Proven ability to behave with respect and compassion
- Possess a professional and upbeat attitude
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds