Caregiver

Comfort Keepers; Sun Lakes (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local caregiving service in Sun Lakes, AZ, seeks dependable Caregivers who are passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors. Responsibilities include providing personal care and companionship, assisting with transportation, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Ideal candidates must demonstrate reliability and pass required background checks. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the community while supporting elderly clients.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate satisfactory completions of mandated training.
• Applicant must pass background checks and drug testing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Must complete Comfort Keepers training and orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical care to clients according to a Plan of Care.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment through light housekeeping.
• Assist clients with transportation and personal activities.
• Assists with phone calls, letters, and accompanies clients to appointments and community activities.
• Reminds clients to take medications and monitors changes in condition.
• Maintains professional communication with clients, families, and coworkers.
• Participates in training, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested.
• Completes required documentation and submits promptly.
• Uses equipment safely and appropriately and maintains client confidentiality.
• Provides companionship and emotional support to promote well-being.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We are currently seeking highly dependable, mature, and reliable Caregivers who love to care for the elderly and want to make a difference in the lives of seniors! Our Caregivers provide, personal care, transportation, and support services to clients in a Comfort Keepers established Personal Care Program

Location: Sun Lakes, AZ

Essential Functions

• Provides general attention to clients non-medical needs in accordance with an established Plan of Care.
• Provides for a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients by completing light housekeeping tasks including laundering of client’s garments and linens.
• May prepare and serve meals as directed. Ensures that dishes are washed and kitchen clean after each meal.
• Assists client in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc. Accompanies client on walks, community trips, doctor’s office, bank, beauty salons, etc.
• Reminds client to take self-administered medications.
• Observes and reports any changes in the client’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers.
• Participates in in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested by immediate supervisor.
• Completed required documentation of services delivered and submits to office in a timely manner according to policy.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding client information.
• Provides companionship for the client including, but not limited to: talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support. Promotes the client’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest. Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being.
• Other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate satisfactory completions of any stated mandated training.
• Applicant must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving Record, Credit History, Professional and Personal Reference Checks, and give permission to submit to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must have reliable transportation and fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality. Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Must satisfactorily complete Comfort Keepers training and orientation program.