Caregiver III (Part-Time) 5+ Years Experience

White Oak Home Care LLC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care agency in Indiana seeks a compassionate Caregiver to assist clients in daily activities within their homes. Responsibilities include helping with personal care, meal preparation, and maintaining a safe environment while encouraging social participation. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and at least 5 years of relevant experience or a CNA license. Join us in providing dignity and autonomy to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities like bathing and dressing.
• Help serve and prepare meals for clients.
• Encourage socialization and participation in activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients.
• Follow emergency procedures and respond to client requests.
• Promote teamwork among co-workers.

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, lift, and assist clients

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA License or 5+ years experience

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
• Complete background check
• Must be over 18 years old
• Must have minimum 5+ years experience or CNA License