What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arcadia In Home Respite Worker position at Arcadia Homecare and Staffing?
Position Summary: This position serves a vital function in support of the companys clients, seniors and people with disabilities living independently in their homes, but who need assistance with daily tasks.
Essential Duties:
- Assist family members in maintaining the client at home
- Provide appropriate care and supervision to ensure the clients health and safety in the absence of family members
- Relieve family from the constantly demanding responsibility of caring for the client
- Client transfer - moderate assist
- Attend to the clients basic self-help needs and other activities of daily living including, interaction, socialization, and continuation of usual daily routines that would ordinarily be performed by the family members.
Position Requirements & Competencies:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Must have reliable transportation; if by car, a valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required
- Nurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for others
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Good communication and interpersonal skills