What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Caregiver position at Hickory Creek Home Care?

At Hickory Creek Home Care we are proud to offer our caregivers the following benefits:

Comprehensive, paid training program
Flexible hours and scheduling
Internal promotions available
Excellent medical benefits active after one year work anniversary (full-time staff)

Job Responsibilities:

Assists clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.
Allows and encourages clients to do as much of their own care as possible.
Prepares and serves nutritious meals to clients
Encourages clients to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the client’s right to free choice and records and reporting changes in client’s eating habits to the supervisor.
Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for clients as described in the activity calendar and encourages clients to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs to develop friendships with other clients.
Maintains clients’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures; documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations; reports any changes in client’s physical condition and/or behavior, and visitors; observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each client; and promptly reports all changes to the director.
Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the clients; performs general housekeeping; and follows cleaning schedules for client laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas.
Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to client requests for assistance.
Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $9.50 - $10.50 per hour

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