What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at KARVONS HOME CARE SERVICES?
About us
We are professional, agile and our goal is to To be the trusted leader in home care, providing comprehensive and flexible solutions that enable individuals to age with dignity and grace in their personal environments..
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Relaxed atmosphere
- On-the-job training
- Lively atmosphere
- Flexible working hours
- Safe work environment
Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration
- Ensure the safety and well-being of clients at all times
- Maintain a clean and organized living environment
-Completed agency training or have verified experience in the provision of home care
tasks to consumers and passed a competency evaluation.
-Observation and maintenance of the home environment that ensures the safety and
security of the consumer.
-Assistance with household chores including cooking and meal preparation, cleaning,
and laundry.
-Assistance in completing activities such as shopping, and appointments outside the
home.
-Companionship including, but not limited to, social interaction, conversation,
emotional reassurance, encouragement of reading, writing and activities that stimulate the
mind.
-Assistance with activities of daily living, personal care and any other assignments as
included in the service plan.
-Completion of appropriate service notes regarding service provision each visit.
Documentation shall contain services provided, date, time in and out, and confirmation
that care was provided. Such confirmation shall be according to agency policy.
-In order to delineate the types of services that can be provided by a personal
care worker, evidence of training in and competency in understanding and identifying
situations where skilled home health care would be needed to meet higher needs of the
consumer.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 18 years of age.
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Be able to communicate and understand return communication effectively in exchanges
between the consumer, family representatives, and other providers;
Additional related annual training that equals 5 hours each year.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of principles and procedures of personal care and safety practices in the home
care setting.
Understanding of family interactions and aging process.
Beginning knowledge of nutrition and food service.
Beginning skills in personal care.
Ability to observe, report, and record client's care and condition accurately.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management,
clients and families, and staff members.
Special Requirements:
Valid, current state driver's license & proof of automobile insurance and access to a
reliable automobile, or
Access to a reliable automobile, public or other reliable transportation.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License, (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Stockton, CA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23