Compassionate In-Home Care Attendant

Life A Center for Independent Living; Burley (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Life A Center for Independent Living is seeking an In-Home Care Attendant in Burley to assist individuals with daily activities in their homes. This part-time, nonexempt position focuses on safe, compassionate support under plan of care.

The role includes mobility assistance, personal care, meal planning, light housekeeping, and reporting incidents. Training approved by Medicaid will be provided, with a mission to promote independence and dignity for consumers.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and meet overlapping deadlines.
• Initiative, critical thinking, and independent judgment.
• Must be ethical, detail-oriented and very organized.
• Excellent communication skills that are clear, compassionate, and patient.
• Familiar with aging, illness, chronic and congenital conditions affecting health.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all consumer-related information.
• Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively with consumers, families, coworkers, and referral sources.
• Experience working in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Follow the approved plan of care for each consumer.
• Assist consumers with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside.
• Assist consumers with personal care and hygiene.
• Help consumers with physical therapy exercises.
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the consumers (when they are able).
• Assist the consumers in shopping.
• Perform light housekeeping duties that consumers cannot complete on their own.
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion.
• Report any unusual incidents, negligence, or abuse.
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the In-Home Care Coordinator.

Skills

Independent work

Initiative & judgment

Ethical & organized

Communication skills

Aging/Chronic conditions

Confidentiality

Professional collaboration

Diversity experience

Education

Caregiver training (Medicaid approved)

Job description

Life A Center for Independent Living is seeking an In-Home Care Attendant in Burley to assist individuals with daily activities in their homes. This part-time, nonexempt position focuses on safe, compassionate support under plan of care.

The role includes mobility assistance, personal care, meal planning, light housekeeping, and reporting incidents. Training approved by Medicaid will be provided, with a mission to promote independence and dignity for consumers.