Caregiving Associate - Part time

Job Description: Job DescriptionProvide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability, and/or other inflictions. Personal Care may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship, and respite. We are currently seeking a compassionate and reliable caregiver to join our team in Lebanon, Indiana. ¨ Responsible for ensuring service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards. Reporting Relationship ¨ Reports to Supervisor.

bathing - shaving - ambulation mouth care - dressing - exercise hair care - feeding - toileting nail care - positioning - medication reminding skin care - transferring - vital signs and Blood Pressure ¨ Ensure client's safety and security by supervising the home environment. ¨ Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry. ¨ Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance, and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind. ¨ Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans. ¨ Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client's money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor. ¨ Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan. ¨ Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping, and outings as specified in the care plan. ¨ Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them. ¨ Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions. ¨ Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices. ¨ Monitor supplies and resources. ¨ Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated. ¨ Follow the written care plan. ¨ Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor. ¨ Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor. ¨ Observe clients and their environments and reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor. ¨ Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service. ¨ Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings. ¨ Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. ¨ Make decisions and solve problems. ¨ Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers. ¨ Observe, receive, and obtain information from relevant sources. ¨ Performs other duties as required. Required Knowledge ¨ Knowledge of personal care and home management skills. ¨ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal care services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction. ¨ Knowledge of the English language. ¨ Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries including emergency first aid and CPR. ¨ Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms. Required Skills/Abilities ¨ The ability to competently assist clients with their activities of daily living. ¨ The ability to be aware of other people's reactions and understanding why they react as they do. ¨ The ability to establish and maintain relationships. ¨ The ability to teach others. ¨ The ability to listen actively. ¨ The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions. ¨ The ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions. ¨ The ability to monitor and assess themselves, clients, and effectiveness of service. ¨ The ability to understand written and oral instructions. ¨ The ability to communicate information orally so others understand. ¨ The ability to communicate in writing so others understand. ¨ The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others. ¨ The ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong. ¨ The ability to suggest several ideas on a subject. ¨ The ability to perform activities that use the whole body. ¨ The ability to handle and move objects and people. ¨ The ability to provide advice and consultation to others. ¨ The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients. ¨ The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers. Physical and Mental Demands ¨ Good physical and mental health. ¨ Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and see. ¨ Mental fortitude and stability to handle stress. ¨ Physical and mental ability to drive a vehicle. Qualifications/Education ¨ Certification in CPR and First Aid ¨ Current driver's license. (Only if transporting client) ¨ Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage. ¨ Background Check ¨ TB test ¨ CNA certification (not required)