What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Assisting Hands of Lee's Summit?
Description: This position provides custodial and personal care services to clients that contract with Assisting Hands for services under the direction of the Staffing Manager or Coordinator in compliance with the Plan of Care.
Qualifications: One (1) year experience in the home or long-term care setting is preferred.
Reports to: Staffing Manager or Coordinator
Primary Duties:
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment within the client's residence. Duties may include light cleaning and straightening of the bathroom, straightening the sleeping and living areas, washing client's dishes or laundry, and other tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety for the client.
- The performance of all personal care activities contained in a written Plan of Care which may include assisting the client with personal hygiene, ambulation and exercise, eating, dressing, shaving, physical transfer, and other duties as assigned.
- Providing nutritional support as needed.
- Reporting changes in the client’s condition.
- Other activities that are determined necessary and trained on for a specific client and are restricted to the following:
- Assisting with the use of devices for aid to daily living such as a wheelchair, walker, or Hoyer lift;
- Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises;
- Teaching household routine and skills to well members of the family;
- Monitoring intake and output of fluids;
- Measuring and recording temperature, pulse, respiration or blood pressure;
- Keeping records of personal health care activities;
- Observing appearance and gross behavioral changes in the client and reporting to the agency supervisor.
Benefits: Hourly
pay from $13-15 depending on experience and qualifications.
- Lead Caregiver Career Advancement program
- Caregiver of the Month Award
- Direct Deposit or Pay card
- Bonus Program – Earn rewards for certifications, clocking in on time, birthdays, and MUCH more!
- Referral Bonus
- Paid Training
- Overtime & Holiday Pay
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid travel time in between client shifts
- Company parties and events
- And MORE!
We are committed to showing appreciation for our caregivers by building a great company culture at Assisting Hands. We would love to have you join our team.
Before You Apply! Do You Qualify?
- Do you have a driver’s license with insurance?
- Do you have at least a high school or equivalent education?
- Do you have CPR Certification? (If not, we can help!)
- Do you have a heart for the elderly and disabled?
Assisting Hands Perks
Welcome gift card $30 at your first shift
Gift card at your first shift after getting all your required paperwork in:
(IDs, ClearStar, L2 Onboarding, TB Test, CPR, Auto Insurance)
First 100 hours = $100 bonus
If all goes well for your first 100 hours, get $100 added to your paycheck.
First 100 hours = your first raise
If all goes well for your first 100 hours, get your first raise.
Company parties and events
Next one is planned for the end of September or early October!
Employee of the Month ⇨ I watch for three things:
- Are you reliable and punctual for your shifts?
- Are you a good caregiver for your clients and their families?
- Are you communicating with me, answering calls/texts, etc.?
Gift card for every 5-star Google review mention
If your client loves you, suggest they leave a Google review for you!
Employee referral bonuses $100
Once your referral works their first 100 hours, you both get the bonus.
Client referral bonuses $100
Once your referral signs up for services with us, you get a bonus.
Periodic raises after additional certifications & evaluations
We have additional training videos available for people who are interested in expanding their knowledge and earning a small raise.
Periodic evaluations will also determine potential raises. We evaluate for the same things mentioned above for Employee of the Month.
Salary : $13 - $15
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