Live in caregiver

At Your Side Home Care Houston; Acton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated live-in caregivers to provide essential personal care and homemaking services. This role involves working closely with clients to ensure their comfort and safety in a home setting. Caregivers will provide companionship, assist with meal planning, and maintain a clean living environment. With a flexible schedule and opportunities for training and development, this position is perfect for individuals who are self-directed and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join a compassionate team where your contributions truly make a difference!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and homemaking services for clients.
• Assists with meal planning, food purchase, and preparation.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for clients.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Self-directed work

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Job Summary:

The Live-in caregiver provides personal care and homemaking services that contribute to the client's comfort and safety in the home. Live-in caregiver may work from Monday to Friday each week, providing 24-hour care during this time. The caregiver is given an 8-hour period to sleep at night (with this type of care a bed is provided). Although his / her sleep may be disrupted to provide care throughout the night. In addition, the caregiver is given a 4-hour break during daytime hours.

Essential Functions:

1. Functions within the limitations of the individual assignment.
2. Attends to the client's requests promptly.
3. Provides companionship, socialization, and housekeeping services.
4. Performs personal care activities
5. Assists with meal planning, purchase of food, and food preparation.
6. Assists clients to live in clean, safe environment:
a. Cleans bathrooms and kitchen, including stove and refrigerator.
b. Personal errands, per client and Agency request.
c. Laundry.
d. Vacuuming and dusting.
e. Changing bed linens.
7. Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.
8. Maintains appropriate communication with the Clinical Supervisor (written and verbal) and with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
9. Documents care given and pertinent observations accurately as directed by the Care Plan/Nursing Supervisor.
10. Treats clients and families with respect. Maintains confidentiality.
11. Accepts and fulfills assignments with the Agency.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent certificate
• Meets passing criteria on DEARS (Drugs and Ethics) test
• Demonstrate ability to read, write, follow a written Plan of Care and document tasks performed.
• Be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate dependability, tact, patience, and the ability to follow instructions.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills.

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.