Evenings and Weekend Home Care Caregivers-Companions in Myrtle Beach, SC and surrounding area

Live Long Well Care of Myrtle Beach, SC is now accepting applications for Full Time and Part Time CNA / Caregiver / Home Health Aides / Companions to provide personal care and companionship for seniors. Day & Night Positions are available as well as weekends. CNA certification is not required, but can be a plus and is paid a premium! Must be able to work some weekends. Must have a valid Driver's License and clean driving record. Services will be provided to various addresses / clients within a 30-mile radius of the branch address.

Must have an up-to-date smartphone for the electronic viewing and capture of Time and Attendance, Care Tasks, and Communication.

Why join us?

Live Long Well Care® offers exciting and rewarding career opportunities to match job seekers of all backgrounds and career levels at all of our various branches. Our team members play an integral role in helping our clients achieve and / or maintain their maximum level of independence in their own homes.

Live Long Well Care® is a dynamic company that strives to provide our team members with an enriching and fulfilling work environment. There are numerous advantages to working for Live Long Well Care, including :

Flexible hours

Generous paid-time off program (vacation)

401(k) with company match

Continuing Education Opportunities

Internal Growth Support

Advance Pay / On-demand Pay options

Transfer opportunities between multiple branches

Position Summary

This position reports to the CSM (Client Services Manager) and / or designated supervisor in accordance with Company policy and regulatory requirements. This position is synonymous with the positions of Companion, Housekeeper, Homemaker, and Chore Worker.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1) Assisting with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) : Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, Transferring, Feeding. Mobility Assistance including using transfer aids (Hoyer lifts, gait belts, etc.) Transferring & Positioning

2) Meal Preparation & Cooking Light Housekeeping & Laundry (to include the duties of washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen after meals, laundering clothes, bed linens, and performing other housekeeping activities normally done daily or weekly).

3) Grocery Shopping / Errands / Transportation, Working with Dementia / Alzheimer's Clients

4) Provides companionship for the patient / client while engaging in daily activities with clients

5) Pet services (to include assisting clients with grooming, feeding, walking, bathing, etc.)

6) Represents the company positively while creating an environment that fosters respect and courtesy for clients and other employees. Works within the company programs to promote safety and the well-being of all clients and employees.

7) Provide general assistance and care to patients / clients to provide for a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the patient / client and family.

8) Accurately and thoroughly document services provided in accordance with agency policy on day services are rendered, submitted in a timely manner.

9) Immediately reports any changes in patient / client's needs, condition, or incidents to the supervisor in a timely manner.

10) Listens and responds to patient / client's needs in a sensitive and timely manner either through own initiative as appropriate, or by referral to the supervisor.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & DEVELOPMENT

• Attends, participates in internal staff development programs, and obtains continuing education as required by Company policy and regulation.
• Maintains and enhances clinical practice skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned in response to patient / client, office and / or facility needs.
• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

PREREQUISITES : A. Education :

B. Direct Previous Experience :

C. Skills / Competencies :

o Meal preparation, housekeeping, infection control, safety in the home, proper handling of emergencies, transportation, pet walking and care.

D. Other Qualifications :

E. Abilities :

F. Travel :

G. Working conditions :

1. Drivers should be in the age bracket of 21-70 or, if over 70, with a signed physician Statement.

2. License must be valid (no expired licenses)

3. Denied or Revoked License in the last 3 years is unacceptable.

4. Any Suspended Licenses OR two or more suspensions in the last 3 years is unacceptable.

5. Two or more at-fault accidents within 3 years is unacceptable.

6. Three or more moving violations within the last 5 years is unacceptable.

7. Any of the following violations (or similar violations) within the last 5 years are unacceptable : DUI; DWI; Speeding in excess of 25 mph; reckless or careless driving; vehicular homicide, manslaughter, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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