What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Stay at Home Senior Care of the Upstate, Inc?
Company Description
Our mission is to provide professional home care services with love and compassion while preserving your loved one’s quality of life with the dignity and respect they deserve. It is our goal to embody our God-given gifts and virtues in all that we say and do each and every day.
Job Description
If you are passionate about providing seniors with dignified, respectful care, then you may have what it takes to become a caregiver. Would you like a rewarding job that provides a sense of accomplishment, joy and gratification? Are you a caregiver overwhelmed with the need to care for many patients at one time? Would you prefer to spend time developing relationships with your clients instead of rushing between patients? If you love to work with people and have a history providing care to others, you can become a caregiver with us!
Caregiver responsibilities may include:
- Assisting clients with personal care services such as oral care, bathing, toileting, dressing, and grooming
- Medication reminders
- Light housekeeping including laundry, dishes and vacuuming
- Planning, preparing and serving meals
- Assistance with transfers, walking and physical activity
- Assistance with transportation to appointments, activities, errands, and shopping
- Providing companionship and cheerful, compassionate assistance at all times.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Dedication to and passion to serve seniors with excellent customer service skills
- Positive attitude, the flexibility to perform various duties in service to the residents and the ability to work in a team environment are keys to success
- High School diploma/GED accepted and may be required per state regulations
- In states where appropriate, must maintain certifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Previous experience working with seniors preferred
- Ability to make choices, decisions and act in the resident’s best interest
- Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and a level of understanding
- Competent in organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.