Caregiver

Description

Position Summary

To provide quality, compassionate homemaking and personal care to the client according to the care plan; to complete all requisite paperwork and documentation in a timely and correct manner. The primary goals are to promote consumer dignity, independence, comfort, mobility, personal appearance, and safety.

Duties and Responsibilities

 a. Performs homemaking and personal care duties in the client’s home, during the hours and on the days assigned.

 b. Assists the client with other needs as outlined by the care plan.

 c. Recognizes the importance of a clean, healthy environment in performing household tasks and takes measures to keep the home in safe condition.

d. Protects and respects the confidentiality of all client records and relationships and keeps all client personal health information according to policy.

e. Completes requisite paperwork and documentation on time and accurately.

f. Attends training applicable to the duties performed and makes other training needs known to the office staff.

g. Follows agency policies and procedures.

h. Communicates with the appropriate office personnel on client needs and assists in coordinating care with family members.

Position Requirements

 a. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Basic first aid and CPR, preferred

 b. Education: High school / GED or equivalent, preferred

 c. Experience:  

          i. Experience in the field of home healthcare, preferred

          ii. Experience managing a home and family or caring for disabled individuals, preferred

d. Special Qualifications: Current driver’s license required

Degree of Supervision Required: Involves general guidance and direction by the Care Coordinator, Agency Manager, Area Administrator, and Leadership Team. The employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently per established departmental and PeopleCare policies and procedures.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate pleasantly, professionally, and effectively with office staff and third parties in person, writing and over the phone 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills 
• Demonstrates initiative regarding collaboration and independently performs high quality work 
• Familiarity with the concepts, practices, and procedures of the home care industry 
• Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate 
• Excellent problem-solving skills 
• Thorough in all aspects of the job 
• Collaborative and Coachable

Requirements

Working Conditions

• Essential physical requirements, such as standing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, or typing.
• Physical effort/lifting, heavy - over 50 pounds.
• May be required to work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job.

Working Location(s)

• Client Homes

Travel Requirements

•  Travel to and from assignments within a 60-mile radius is expected.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or 

responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any 

time with or without notice. 

PeopleCare Health Services 2023 Benefit Information

Enjoy incredible benefits including competitive pay, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision insurance and much more. View our benefits summary https://peoplecarehs.com/career-opportunities-in-colorado-home-care/employee-benefits/.

Position Classification Information

Department: Operations

Companies Assigned: 44441, 44442, 44443, 44444

Position Family: Direct Care Staff

Career Level: Individual Contributor

EEO Class: 9 – Service Workers

Workers Compensation Class: 883515 – Homemaker Service Physical Assistance

FLSA OT Exempt Classification: No

Pay Grade: 1

Pay Range: $15.75 - $18.00

Revision Date: 7/1/2023

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.