What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Howard House?
We are looking for skilled and dedicated Caregivers to work with our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. We are a 24/7 residential care facility/home that provides assistance with activities of daily living to low-to-mid functioning individuals with disabilities. It is a very satisfying and rewarding role, since people who are ill, injured, disabled and/or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance in the place they call home. Our Caregivers are able to be part of making a difference in their lives. The ideal candidate will be skilled, nurturing, inspiring, patient, dependable, ethical, proficient in computer skills for daily reporting, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team setting. The candidate is able to follow directives and proactively perform a variety of tasks to assist clients and support the home environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist Clients with activities of daily living
- Assist clients with ambulatory and mobility efforts inside and outside of the Home
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance/input from the Clients (when they are able)
- Assist with Client shopping for essentials
- Assist with feeding when necessary
- Assist Clients with taking prescribed medication
- Driving Clients to Appointments, activities, and shopping for essentials
- Work with therapist to help clients with physical and functional therapy exercises
- Perform light to medium housekeeping duties
- Daily charting
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion to Clients
- Ability to identify and report incidents involving Client safety and security immediately
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Follow directives of daily schedule of care
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
- General computer software skills (i.e. Microsoft Suite, TEAMS)
- Ability and willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Possess strong personal and work ethics (i.e. dependability, integrity)
- Ability to work with a team
- Respectful and compassionate
- Exhibit good time management skills
- Proficient communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to carryout task proactively
- Physical endurance
- Ability to assist Clients with compromised mobility
Requirements
- Valid Drivers License
- Proven good driving record
- Documented authorization to work in the U.S.
- Exhibit proficiency in verbal and written communication in English (multi-lingual welcomed)
- Scrubs uniform
- Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent (Certification, or Associate Preferred)
We Offer
- CPR Certification Assistance
- Uniform Stipend
- Staff Training
- Certification assistance
- Recognition Rewards/Stipends
- Accrued PTO and Sick Leave
- Morning, evening, and night shifts available
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22