What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Caregiver position at Visiting Angels - Catawba Valley?
At Visiting Angels - Catawba Valley, we strive to make every client a client for life. Happy caregivers make happy clients. We reward individuals who are ready to work and enjoy seniors. Every employee is critical to our success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from us through the years.
We are looking for Caregivers to help our Seniors in the Burke County area.
- Flexible Scheduling
- Paid Training and BONUSES as well
- Overtime pay (time and a half)
- Free Teledoc services for Caregivers and their families
- Provide personal hygiene care and assistance for elderly people in their homes by helping with their basic needs, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Remind clients to take their prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation and transfers
- Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Prepare meals
- Remind them to do their assigned physical therapy exercises
- Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary.
- Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
- Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
- Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
- Available to work different shifts
- Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year) a plus
- Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
- Supportive and compassionate
- High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver
- Take pride in providing high quality care