What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend caregiver position at LHC Group?
We're hiring Caregivers to work evenings and weekends one-on-one with our in-home patients in Cookeville, TN and the surrounding areas.
- Loyalty Bonus Available
- One Patient at a Time
- Earn PTO while working 32 Hours
- Weekly Pay & Flexible Scheduling
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.
You can find a home for your career here.
As CNAs, Aides & Caregivers, you can expect :
- Opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages.
- Flexibility for true work-life balance
- Career mobility and growth opportunities
If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your career, this is a great opportunity for you!
Responsibilities
Job Summary
The Home and Community Bases Services Aide is a person who provides support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.
Specific Job Duties / Responsibilities
- 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 peri care and applying lotion;
transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet.
- Reports observations of the client's condition to the agency director or accounts manager
- Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
- Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients' personal care.
Qualifications
Experience Desired
- Six months experience in home care preferred.
- Successful completion of a competency evaluation.
License Requirements
- Current CPR certification required.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Additional State Specific Requirements
TN : Successful completion of a total of seventy-five (75) hours of training which include sixteen (16) hours of clinical training prior to or during the first three (3) months of employment and who is qualified to provide basic services, including simple procedures as extension of therapy services, personal care regarding nutritional needs, ambulation and exercise, and household services essential to health care at home.
Skill Requirements
- Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients’ needs.
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the patient.
- Able to work independently.
- Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Last updated : 2024-05-18
