Caregiver

Visiting Angels - Northwest Arkansas; Bentonville (AR); Vor Ort; USD 18.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Zusammenfassung

Visiting Angels Northwest Arkansas is seeking compassionate caregivers to support seniors in the Bentonville area. You will provide companionship, assist with daily activities, and help maintain dignity and independence for clients.

Positions offer flexible hours (e.g., part time and 8–12 hour shifts) with benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, and continuing education opportunities. Training is provided to grow your skills in dementia and Alzheimer’s care.

Qualifikationen

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Previous private duty home care experience preferred.
• Ability to report to multiple locations daily; reliable transportation may be required.

Aufgaben

• Understand and follow the client Home Plan of Care.
• Assist with personal care including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Assist with medications as directed and provide transportation to appointments.
• Assist with meal planning and meal preparation; help with laundry and housekeeping as needed.
• Maintain client progress notes and report changes to the supervisor.
• Engage respectfully with clients and protect privacy and confidentiality.

Kenntnisse

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Punctuality

Private Duty Care

Jobbeschreibung

Caregiver

Are you caring, compassionate, and desire to help others? Visiting Angels of Northwest Arkansas is looking for one of a kind individuals to join our team as a Caregiver. Our office in Lowell provides caregivers to the local area including Lowell, Bentonville, Rogers, Centerton, and many others.

A Caregiver with our office is an essential part of our team. The duties of a Caregiver range from light housekeeping, transportation to and from appointments, cooking, and providing companionship to our clients. We also want to invest in your growth. At Visiting Angels’ Northwest Arkansas, we offer opportunities to improve your skills with continuing education in areas of care such as dementia care and Alzheimer’s care. If you are passionate about providing seniors with dignified, respectful care.

Shifts Offered

• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• Short Shift

Benefits Offered

• Pay: $13.00-$16.00
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education

Caregiver Responsibilities:

• Understand, perform and adhere to the information and precautions contained in the client Home Plan of Care.
• Assist the client with personal care activities including: bathing, skin care, back rub, hair care, nail care, dressing and undressing, feeding, oral hygiene, shaving, grooming and bedtime preparation.
• Assist the client to the bathroom or in use of a urinal or bedpan. Keep incontinent clients clean and dry.
• Assist the client with self-administration of their medications.
• Assist the client with personal communication skills, as needed.
• Assist with transportation needs in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assist with meal planning, purchase of food and meal preparation.
• Assist with client’s laundry and bed linens.
• Prepare and maintain records of client progress and performed services, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
• Report all client and employee incidents/accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Assist the client with exercise, ambulation and transfer activities. Be aware of proper body mechanics.
• Conduct safety precautions including wiping wet floors and spills and eliminating other potential hazards immediately. Report safety hazards such as frayed electrical cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms, defective equipment and/or environmental hazards to supervisor on the same day of observation.
• Engage in respectful social interaction with client, including friendly conversation and empathic support, while respecting client’s privacy and property.
• Exhibit positive attitude and behavior; demonstrate respect for clients.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, including clients' families.
• Respond and attend to client requests promptly.
• Communicate effectively with all team members.
• Maintain proper handwashing techniques.
• Participate in required in-service training programs to meet regulatory requirements.
• Understand the importance of seeking assistance, as needed, from your supervisor and/or others.
• Demonstrate capability and dependability in following instructions.
• Understand that regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve clients.
• Accept and fulfill assignments with the Agency; exercise judgment in accepting assignments.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the management team.

Caregiver Requirements:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Demonstrate sympathetic and positive attitude while caring for others.
• Previous experience in private duty home care preferred.
• Ability to regularly and predictably report to multiple locations on a daily basis.
• Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently, and diplomatically – both orally and in writing.
• Ability to remain flexible, resilient, calm and maintain a sense of humor in all situations.
• Present a well-groomed image that reflects the professional image of the business.
• Ability to generate goodwill for the Agency with clients, their family members and other referral sources. Demonstrate a strong commitment to client service excellence.
• Possess and maintain current TB testing.
• Ability to lawfully work in the U.S.

Caregiver Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Combination of sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, climbing stairs and moving during working hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately to fully meet the requirements of this position.
• Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, leadership team, supervisors, clients, family members, vendors and all business associates within or outside the Agency.
• Successful completion and ongoing compliance with all licensing, certification, continuous education, background testing, drug and alcohol testing, OIG, and health assessments, as may be required under federal, state, or local law or per employer policy.
• All of the above demands are subject to ADA requirements.