Compassionate Home Caregiver: Foster Independence & Safety

ResCare Employer Solutions; Gray (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and human services provider is looking for caregivers to assist individuals with personal care needs in a safe environment. Responsibilities include hygiene assistance, meal planning, and companionship. Candidates should be dependable and experienced in moving patients safely. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in clients' lives while maintaining their independence and safety.

Qualifications

• Physically capable of safely moving/changing bed linens of patients unable to move themselves.
• Experience with Hoyer lift is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with ambulating patients.
• Must be dependable - call outs will not be tolerated.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal hygiene and grooming, feeding and ambulation, medical monitoring.
• Fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates.
• Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment.
• Reminding/assisting client with self-administration of medications.
• Encouraging self-help activities.
• Reporting changes in client's condition.
• Documenting services provided.
• Performing home management functions.
• Planning meals and grocery shopping.
• Accompanying clients to scheduled appointments.
• Transporting clients or running errands for clients.

Skills

Physically capable of safely moving/changing bed linens

Experience with Hoyer lift

Experience with ambulating patients

Dependable

Job description

A health and human services provider is looking for caregivers to assist individuals with personal care needs in a safe environment. Responsibilities include hygiene assistance, meal planning, and companionship. Candidates should be dependable and experienced in moving patients safely. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in clients' lives while maintaining their independence and safety.