NEED Seniors to Work w / Seniors Companion Caregiver

Summary :

We Are Looking For Senior Companion Caregivers

Seniors who want to work in the home of other Seniors and individuals who have healthcare challenges and need compassionate home-care assistance. The Companion Caregiver is responsible for providing light meals, doing light home cleaning and assisting individuals with basic hygiene activities, hobbies, games and entertainment.

Responsibilities :

Entry level employee will be provided trainings and online CEUs to develop skills, knowledge and ability to work in-home with Seniors.

He / she functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Case Manager or Agency Administrator. Companion Caregivers will provide Agency Administrators with information on client condition for and maintain appropriate records in relation to plan of care, reports and timesheet. Companion Caregiver will report any problems, concerns, changes in client condition and home environment. Companion Caregiver must stay up to date on certifications, licenses and always communicate concerns to Agency Administrators.   Companion Caregiver must be able to perform :

= Basic housekeeping tasks

= Follow the plan of care prepared by the Nurse / Administrator with the client to provide the following :

Assist in maintaining a healthful, safe environment

Plan and prepare nutritious meals

Provide positive emotional support while performing tasks in the client’s home

Perform routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client as instructed in the plan of     care; to include light housekeeping, meal preparation, dishwashing, bed making, laundry and shopping

Establish a relationship with the client and the client’s family which conveys trust and confidentiality

Complete visit reports with time in and time out each day of client visit, document services provided, obtain client’s signature each visit, and submit to A Place At Home - ALPHARETTA per established guidelines

Report any client concerns or condition changes to the A Place At Home - ALPHARETTA Supervisor or A Place At

Home Manager or designee (do not perform client assessment)

Carry out assignments as instructed by the plan of care and report to the supervisor and / or designee if unable to do so

Works in conjunction with personnel of other agencies involved in the client’s care as directed by the

A Place At Home - ALPHARETTA Supervisor or A Place At Home - ALPHARETTA Manager

Always maintain confidentiality

Perform only those functions specified in the plan of care for each individual client; never provide hands on or skilled care for the client

Follow emergency procedures in the event of any incident- accident, injury or significant change in the client’s condition- and report the incident to the A Place At Home - ALPHARETTA Supervisor, A Place At Home - ALPHARETTA Manager or A Place At Home - ALPHARETTA as soon as safely possible

Skills :

= Looking For Seniors Who Want to be Companion Caregiver to other Seniors =

Completion of the ninth (9th) grade; prefer high school graduate

Able to read and write consistent with job requirements

Possession of the emotional and cognitive maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with the client, client’s family, and A Place At Home - ALPHARETTA personnel

Neat, clean personal appearance

Free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self and coworkers and presents the required documents to indicate such

Must have annual TB skin tests and submit proof to Human Resources

Possess reliable transportation

Ability to demonstrate the appropriate companion / sitter knowledge and skills related to the following

Appropriate work experience and / or experience with caregiving

Methodology for assisting clients to achieve maximum self-reliance

Principles of the aging process and emotional issues related to illness and long-term home care

Interest and concern for people

Good judgment and tact in dealing with people

Proper hygiene and knowledge of basic safety and sanitation

Standard Precautions and basic infection prevention and control practices

Awareness that counseling is available if needed for difficult cases and potentially dangerous situations

Qualifications :

= Looking For Seniors Who Want to be Companion Caregiver to other Seniors =

Reading and Writing to complete reports on Clients

Completion of training online CEUs.  Must work towards CPR certification.  and First Aid certification.

Understand Client Needs for Companionship and how to provide Great Caregiver skills.

Basic meal preparation

Provision of transportation services

Light Housekeeping

Home safety Awareness

Handling emergencies in the home

Infection control

Physical Requirements :

Able to transfer 100lbs (and up)

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.