Caregiver

Villagecaregiving; Ashland (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Job summary

Village Caregiving provides non-medical home care services enabling clients to age in place. We offer staff autonomy with their schedule and the ability to positively impact communities.

Responsibilities include helping clients take medications, assisting with mobility, personal care and therapy exercises, shopping, light housekeeping and meal prep, plus coordinating with caregivers and family. CPR certification and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• CPR certification (American Heart Association) required or current
• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Knowledge of housekeeping and cooking with dietary considerations
• Excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills
• Physical endurance to complete required tasks

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with physical therapy and exercises
• Run errands or accompany clients shopping as needed
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation
• Collect information about conditions from caregivers, nurses and family
• Report unusual incidents to nurses, doctors and family
• Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Village Caregiving provides non‑medical home care services to allow individuals to age in place. We offer staff autonomy with their schedule and be able to positively impact those within out communities.

BENEFITS

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

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 complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own, including preparing meals
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members
• Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors and family members
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous caregiver experience preferred but not required
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
• Outstanding communication, time management and interpersonal skills
• Physical endurance to complete required tasks
• High school diploma or equivalent

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws