What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver Needed in Deer Park! position at The Long-Term Care Foundation of WA?
Looking for a caregiver to fill 2 (two) 24 hour shifts (days are flexible) WILLING TO TRAIN!!!
About Us
The Long-Term Care Foundation is seeking compassionate and team oriented individuals to join different Adult Family Homes in the area. We are offering a Paid Training Program for select applicants to become a Home Care Aide (HCA) or CNA, for free! This opportunity will open doors and new beginnings to grow, in providing care for our most vulnerable and aging adults.
We are looking for a competent Caregiver to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often demanding job as you will have to be available for most of the day and week. But, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with physical therapy exercises
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
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
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Deer Park, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18