What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver weekly pay position at LHC Group?
We are now hiring an In Home Caregiver for 1 : 1 patient care in the Coffee County / Douglas, GA area.
- Loyalty Bonus Available
- One Patient at a Time
- Earn PTO while working 32 Hours
- Flexible Scheduling
- Must have Home Health Experience
- Must be available 3 days / week, 8 hours each day.
At Suncrest Companion Services, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it : for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- Employee wellness programs
- Flexibility for true work-life balance
- Holidays & paid time off
- Continuing education & career growth opportunities
- Company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Reports observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
- Utilize the . (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable.
- May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including : bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing;
- care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including pericare and applying lotion;
transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet.
Assist client in preparing for bed. Position patient in bed as directed. Assists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches.
Personal care dressing of client. Medication reminder.
- Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients personal care.
- Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping and performing other essential errands, if necessary.
- Measures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide.
- Prepares meals as required based upon clients preferred diet. May need to feed client if required.
- Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.
- Ensures confidentiality of client records and information.
- Records and reports activities related to personal care responsibilities, as required.
- Responds promptly to client requests.
- Documents all client related activities in a timely manner.
- Participates in performance improvement in-services.
- Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience Desired
- Six months experience in home care preferred.
- Successful completion of a competency evaluation.
- Hoyer experience preferred.
License Requirements
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Current CPR certification.
State Specific Requirements
FL : Successful completion of at least forty hours of training in areas required by Agency for Health Care Administration or successfully passing the home health aide competency test (Form AHCA 3110-1007 created by AHCA).
Skill Requirements
- Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client's needs.
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
- Able to work independently.
- Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Last updated : 2024-05-11