Caregiver I (Part-Time) 0-1 Years Experience

White Oak Home Care LLC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Pennsylvania is seeking a Caregiver to assist clients with daily living activities, prepare meals, and promote social interaction. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. This role requires physical ability to lift clients and maintain a safe environment. Competitive pay and flexible schedules available.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist clients with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with activities of daily living.
• Prepares and serves meals for clients.
• Encourages social interaction and participation in activities.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for clients.
• Responds to client requests for assistance.

Skills

Health promotion and maintenance

Creating a safe, effective environment

Motivating others

Legal compliance

Bedside manner

Listening, analyzing information, and focusing on quality

Physical ability to reach, climb, lift

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At White Oak Home Care LLC we provide our clients care that allows them to retain autonomy and dignity within the comfort of their own home. We train our staff to accommodate each of our clients specific needs and to maintain their desired lifestyle. We strive to help our clients safely prosper in the abode they are accustomed to, in close proximity to family and friends.

Caregiver Job Responsibilities

• Assists clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.
• Assist with serving/preparing meals for clients.
• Encourages clients to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the client’s right to free choice and records and reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor.
• Initiates and participates in leisure activities and encourages clients to socialize and participate in planned activities.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for clients; performs general light housekeeping; and follows cleaning schedules for clients laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas.
• Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to client requests for assistance.
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
• Flexible work schedules available to accommodate school and other job schedules.
• Training and continued education will be provided upon and after the date of hire.

Caregiver Qualifications/Skills

• Health promotion and maintenance
• Creating a safe, effective environment
• Motivating others
• Legal compliance
• Bedside manner
• Listening, analyzing information, and focusing on quality
• Physical ability to reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift up to 50 lbs. while avoiding potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance