Caregiver

Seniors Helping Seniors Ozarks; Lebanon (MO); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$16 per hour

Flexible schedule

Earn extra income

Lasting relationships

Job summary

Seniors Helping Seniors Ozarks is hiring in Springfield and surrounding areas for compassionate in-home caregivers. You will provide companionship, support daily activities, and assist with light housekeeping to help seniors live independently at home.

Duties include meal prep, medication reminders, shopping, and transportation as needed. We value reliability, empathy, and a proactive approach to enhancing clients' quality of life.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with our senior population.
• Be caring, empathetic, compassionate and reliable.
• Understand the importance of our services to our seniors.
• Maintain the highest standards of customer service and professionalism set by SHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide Companionship and Home support, including light housekeeping and errands.
• Meal preparation, medication reminders, pet care, and light yard work.
• Overnight supervision and incidental transportation to appointments or social activities.
• Record and report changes in client condition to office staff; maintain documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Emotional intelligence

Positive attitude

Follow instructions

Maturity

Professionalism

Proactivity

Job description

Now hiring in: Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Battlefield, Rogersville & Willard

Seniors Helping Seniors in-home care services of Ozarks (SHS) brightens the lives of seniors who can benefit from a helping hand and a friendly smile. Our caregivers, who are seniors themselves, make life a little easier by providing compassionate care in the comfort of our care receiver’s home.

SHS empowers seniors to continue living independently by caring for day-to-day tasks that become more challenging as seniors age.

Qualifications:

• Enjoy working with our senior population

• Be a caring, empathetic, compassionate and reliable individual

• Understand the importance of our services to our seniors

• Have a positive attitude and be dedicated to our SHS mission

• High level of emotional intelligence

• Ability to follow detailed instructions to execute our care plan

• Maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job

• Maintain the highest standards of customer service and professionalism set by SHS

• Be proactive to find other ways to help our seniors once all tasks have been completed

Companionship and Homemaker Duties may include:

• Provide Companionship

• Assist with Light Housekeeping such as laundry, vacuuming, washing dishes, etc...

• Shopping and Errands

• Meal Preparation

• Medication Reminders

• Pet Care

• Light Yard Work

• Light Handyman Services

• Overnight Supervision

• Incidental Transportation to doctor's appointments, family, or their favorite restaurant

Personal Care Duties may include:

• Assist with Dressing

• Assist with Feeding

• Assist with Showering / Bathing

• Mobility Assistance

• Assist with Toileting / Incontinence

• Memory Care

Other Responsibilities:

• Arrive on Time for all Services

• Caregivers may be contacted by management outside of standard office hours when coverage is needed for open shifts.

• Maintain documentation of all services provided

• Record and report changes in the client's physical condition, behavior, or appearance to our office staff

• Communicate regularly and proactively with our office staff

• Participate in relevant in-service opportunities and other informational meeting when possible

• Clock in and out using our care management system

Benefits:

• $16 per hour

• Flexible schedule

• Earn extra income

• Lasting relationships