Caregiver, Delegated - PRN/weekends

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking an in-home caregiver to support clients with daily living activities, medication administration, and companionship. The role focuses on safety, comfort, and respect for the client's independence in their home environment.

The caregiver will follow a care plan, assist with personal care, monitor changes, and provide emotional support while maintaining a clean, organized home and ensuring timely transportation to appointments when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• When applicable, valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Plans and follows a daily care schedule with clients and reports any changes.
• Assists with personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing and eating.
• Follows prescribed healthcare plans and may help with exercise and medications.
• Ensures the client's home is safe and organized; may perform light housework.
• Provides emotional support and helps the client stay engaged and motivated.
• Assists mobility and transfers and may escort to medical appointments.
• Monitors health and behavior; reports changes to supervisors.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and commitment to client comfort.

Skills

Medication administration

Personal care

Companionship

Driver's license

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: Weekend (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Compensation: Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.25 Weekend shift differential pay! Union Position: No Department Details Competitive Compensation Direct access to your earnings daily

Summary

The caregiver provides in-home care to individuals who have difficulty performing basic day-to-day activities by assisting with personal care, administering medication, and providing companionship.

Job Description

• The caregiver plans and follows a daily care schedule with clients, modifies care plans as prescribed by medical professionals, and reports on any new conditions or needs that may arise.


• Assists with personal care, which may include bathroom functions, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating.


• Follows a prescribed healthcare plan, which may include assisting with exercise and administering medication.


• Ensures the clients' home is organized according to their needs and that safety measures are in place.


• May be expected to complete some light housework.


• Provides emotional support and encouragement to perform necessary tasks.


• Provides mobility assistance if required, for example helping the client in and out of a bed, a chair, or a wheelchair.


• Transports or escorts the client to medical and other appointments.


• Monitors and reports changes in health, behavior, and needs.


• Must be patient, empathetic, observant and committed to making the client feel comfortable.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.


• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• When applicable, valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle required.


• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.


• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.