Caregiver

Responsibilities include: Observes and maintains home environment to ensure the safety and security of the client; Assists with household chores including cooking, meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry; Assists in completing activities such as shopping and appointments outside the home; Provides companionship including, but not limited to, social interaction, conversation, emotional reassurance, encouragement of reading, writing, and mind-stimulating activities; Performs or assists the client with personal hygiene, including bathing, hair care, mouth care, and dressing, when skilled skin care, skilled transfer, or skilled dressing is not required. Maintains timely service records of home visits; Attends and participates in appropriate client care conferences, staff and education meetings, and agency committee meetings. Critical knowledge, skills, and abilities include: Strong interpersonal skills which positively benefit interaction with clients and families, staff members, and the general public. Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control. Demonstrated ability to operate safely in the workplace, with experience in holding self-accountable to safety standards. Knowledge of principles and procedures of personal care and safety practices in the home care setting; Understanding of family interactions and the aging process. Beginning knowledge of nutrition and food service. Beginning skills in personal care. Ability to accurately observe, report, and record client care and condition. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.