What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Personal Caregiver?
We are looking for a competent and experienced Caregiver to care for our adult child in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often demanding job but can also be very satisfying and rewarding. We are looking for coverage for approximate 35 hrs./week, 8 hrs/Saturday & Sunday. We are open to hiring more than 1 person and splitting shifts.
The ideal candidate will be compassionate, patient, friendly, reliable and have excellent communication skills. The client is an adult female with learning disabilities, ADHD, and behavioral needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with daily living skills
- Ensure clients take medication, vitamins and herbal supplements
- Transport/accompany client to medical appointments, etc.
- Assist client with personal care and appropriate dressing
- Assist client with/or plan and prepare meals
- Shop for/accompany client
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Follow established protocol for behavioral outbursts
Requirements and skills
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Have a valid driver's license with a registered/insured vehicle
- Ability to pass a background check
- CPR/first aid certified
- Ability to adhere to health and safety standards
- Physical endurance (able to lift, carry, etc.)
- Ability to support client with communicating thoughts and feelings with appropriate words and gestures.
Please submit resume/job history, copies of certificates and 3 references to: darobinson@rcn.com.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 51 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person