What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Needs Caregiver position at Boyd Family?
We are looking for a competent Special Needs Caregiver/ Personal Assistant to start ASAP to care for special needs family member and Elderly family member and other special needs clients in the community ( as we get new family’s who sign up for care ) It’s a contract position /Per Diem Hours .
We don’t have a lot of hours to offer yet, so this is a perfect gig for someone to combine with their family or other work or school
One can also do future hours in our newly establishing group-home.
This is a physical active position but satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance.
The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with physical therapy exercises
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Skills
- Proven experience as a caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
Wear a mask practice basic hygiene
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Colonial Heights, VA 23834: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
- Caregivers: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $15