Committed Caregiver for senior citizens

Guardian Angel Senior Services; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Angel Senior Services is seeking committed caregivers to support families and help clients remain safely and comfortably at home. The role focuses on ADLs, end-of-life care, and boosting spirits to sustain quality of life through exceptional home care services.

Caregivers must commit to 40 hours per week and be willing to serve clients within the office service area. Travel time and overtime are reimbursed per standard guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Experience with end-of-life care a plus
• Ability to boost spirits and sustain quality of life in home care

Responsibilities

• Accept shifts within agreed availability
• Return calls promptly, within 4 hours
• Provide notice for unavailability or time off
• Provide required employment paperwork
• Review client care plans before care
• Have reliable transportation to see clients
• Communicate concerns to the agency promptly
• Complete required in-service trainings
• Complete documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Report concerns of abuse or neglect
• Avoid discussing personal issues with clients or reps
• Maintain access to email and a reliable phone for updates
• Wear PPE as trained
• Maintain a clean, insured vehicle with up-to-date service
• Perform all duties listed in the job description
• Meet all qualifications and skills required
• Follow all responsibilities as a condition of participation

Job description

Committed Caregiver

Supporting Clients at Home

Guardian Angel Senior Services is seeking committed caregivers who are dedicated to supporting families and helping clients remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. This role focuses on assisting with activities of daily living, end-of-life care, boosting spirits, and sustaining quality of life through exceptional home care services.

Committed Caregivers must be available for 40 hours per week and be willing to see most clients assigned within the office service area. If in-home hours are unavailable during a given week, remaining hours may be completed in the home office assisting with administrative tasks. Travel time between clients and overtime are reimbursed according to standard guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Accept shifts assigned or offered during agreed-upon availability times within reasonable expectation

• Return phone calls as soon as possible, and no later than 4 hours

• Give ample notice for any unavailability or time off requests

• Provide required employment paperwork

• Review client care plans before providing care

• Have reliable transportation to see assigned clients

• Communicate promptly with the agency about concerns or problems

• Complete required in-service trainings

• Complete documentation accurately and on time

• Maintain client confidentiality at all times

• Report concerns of abuse or neglect

• Avoid discussing personal problems, concerns, or opinions with clients or client representatives

• Maintain access to email and a reliable cell phone for updates, schedule changes, and company communication

• Wear personal protective equipment as trained

• Maintain a clean, insured vehicle with recommended service up to date

• Perform all duties listed in the job description and follow all restrictions

• Meet all qualifications and skills required for the role

• Follow all agreed responsibilities as a condition of continued participation

Guardian Angel Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.