What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-Home Caretaker position at Home Instead?
Currently hiring In-Home Caretakers in the Black Forrest/Northern Colorado Springs area!
Objective:
Home Instead® In-Home Caretakers provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes as they age. These services are meant to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Home Instead® In-Home Caretakers help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide Personal Care services which could include:
- Assisting with bathing
- Assisting with grooming
- Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues
- Provide Specialized services which could include:
- Advanced Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care
- Hospice Care
- Provide Companionship services which could include:
- Companionship and conversation
- Providing stabilization and assistance with walking
- Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items
- Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders
- Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
- Washing and ironing laundry
- Running errands
- Accompanying clients to appointments
- Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life
- Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions
- Maintain regular communication with supervisor and office staff
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Complete all required training through the online learning platform designated by franchise office
- Participate in company sponsored training and social events including Personal Care Worker meetings
- Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner
- Document client information in Client and Life Journal
- May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client’s vehicle
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned
Essential Job Requirements:
· Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds
· Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
· Possess a valid driver’s license
· Possess valid auto insurance
· Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
· Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
· Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Application Question(s):
- Do you have reliable transportation you can use for incidental transportation for clients?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- professional Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- auto insurance policy (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Black Forest, CO (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Black Forest, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19
