JOB DESCRIPTION
$16.50 - $20
The Companion Caregiver provides services to patients / clients in their places of residence that includes, but is not limited to, certain hands-off care.
Hands-off care includes : providing and encouraging socialization; encouraging a mild exercise program; encouraging medication compliance through timely reminders to take medications;
supervising the safety of the patient / client when bathing, toileting, and dressing; assisting with grocery-shopping; and performing light housekeeping chores.
The provision of hands-off care as described above is contingent upon the licensing requirements of each state.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Provides hands off care such as :
- Providing and encouraging socialization
- Encouraging a mild exercise program
- Encouraging medication compliance through timely reminders to take medications
- Supervising the safety of the patient / client when bathing, toileting, and dressing
- Assisting with grocery-shopping; and performing light housekeeping chores
- Performs other duties as assigned / necessary
- Arrives at the client’s home on time and leaves when shift schedule is complete
- Performs all duties in an accurate and timely manner
- Maintains confidentiality of all client information, in accordance with HIPAA standards
- Safeguards the client / patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions
- Notifies the office of any abnormal findings or conditions
- Adheres to standards and procedures of the Company
- Represents the Company with a positive image at all times
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of all facilities
- Effectively communicates with the office staff, including availability to work
- Adheres to time and attendance policies
- Provides requirements-related information (Annual PPD, In-services, etc) in a timely fashion; follows all other compliance standards at all times
- Performs other duties as assigned / necessary
Minimum Requirements :
- Must be at least 18 years old
- One (1) year of experience as a Companion Care Homemaker / Companion Care Provider preferred
- Ability to carry out tasks in a professional manner and adhere to policies regarding professionalism and boundaries preferred
- Must demonstrate a compassionate nature and possess strong interpersonal skills preferred
- Ability to effectively elicit / provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills preferred
- Proficiency in the English language is required
- Computer proficiency required
30+ days ago