HIRING CAREGIVERS!!!!

This job description outlines your primary responsibilities as a caregiver. This description is not meant to be an exhaustive list of services, as the exact duties to be performed for each assignment will vary. Prior to beginning a new assignment, Senior Helpers will provide you with background information about your client and review any special needs this client may have.

Objective:To provide professional caregiver services and to help clients maintain their independence and to assist them with household and family support services.

Reports to:Office Manager
Primary Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Companionship & conversation
• Light housekeeping
• Household management
• Errands
• Apparel selection (i.e. laying out clothes)
• Meal planning & preparation
• Laundry & linen changing
• Medication reminders
• Transportation using client's vehicle

In sleep-over or live in situations

• Prepare sleeping area at night

Other Requirements

• Document activities in the Care Plan Binder daily (if applicable).
• Record daily hours worked and daily services performed on the Weekly Time Sheet and Service Log, review with client and submit the signed form every Monday by 5:00 pm.
• Report any significant client changes to the office immediately.
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlines in the Senior Helpers Employee Handbook and Training Manual.

Qualifications

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English at an average adult level.
• Ability to drive or use public transportation to get to work.
• Valid driver's license with no serious driving violations
• Pass a criminal background check prior to employment with Senior Helpers.
• I understand that this is a general, not fully inclusive list of those duties I might be asked to perform. I agree that I will check with my supervisor if I am unsure about my responsibilities.