Flexible Schedule - Home Care Caregiver, Transylvania

Four Seasons, The Care You Trust; Glenn Brook (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons is seeking a Home Care Caregiver to provide personal care and home management for clients in Transylvania, Buncombe and nearby counties. You will work under the supervision of an RN, supporting ADLs, safety, and documentation in client homes.

Flexible hours (part-time or full-time) with assignments near your area. Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance; caregiving experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper body mechanics and safety.
• Infection control principles and environmental safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Capable of taking initiative and using ingenuity.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental ADLs.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, or exercises.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
• Assist with toileting and incontinence care.
• Housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Safe transportation and medication reminders.
• Pet care as required and chart documentation.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and privacy.
• Communicate changes in client condition to RN.

Skills

Proper body mechanics

Infection control principles

Interpersonal skills

Written & oral communication

Work under pressure

Initiative & ingenuity

Policy interpretation

Education

Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance

Job description

Flexible Schedule - Home Care Caregiver, Transylvania

Hours/Week

Flexible - Part-time or Full-time hours available

Home Office/Location

Flexible areas available throughout Transylvania, Buncombe and surrounding counties - you will be assigned to a convenient area near you

This position provides personal care and/or home management tasks to clients requesting and eligible for Caregiver services, under the direction of the RN.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Practice within the scope of training. license, certification, or registration, where applicable, and as required by lawandregulation.
• Performs tasksasdelegatedanddirectedbytheregisterednurse.
• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living and/or Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, including but not limited to:
  • Assisting with ambulation, transfers, or exercises
  • Assisting with bathing, dressing, and grooming
  • Assisting with feeding,
  • Assisting with toileting, and incontinence care,
  • Housekeeping,
  • Meal preparation,
  • Safe transportation,
  • Medication reminders,
  • Pet care,
• Maintain general order, safety, and cleanliness of Client area.
• Communicate any changes in Client condition or occurrences to registered nurse.
• Maintain chart documentation of care provided in accordance with the written plan of care.
• Practice safety and infection controlmethods.
• Demonstrate propertransferandlifttechniquesusinggoodbodymechanictechniques .
• Maintain confidentiality & privacy of any PHI per HIPAA requirements.
• Exhibit competency in the observance of Universal Precautions by:
  • Knowing standard precautions
  • Washing hands before and after patient care,
  • Wearing gloves and other PPE as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge and application of proper body mechanics
• Knowledge and application of Infection Control Principles & environmental safety
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
• Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
• Ability to read, interpret and apply policies, best practices, laws, rules and regulations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Caregiving experience preferred

Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable)

• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, twisting, crouching/squatting, kneeling
• Flexion/Extension of arms/wrist
• Hand dexterity to include gripping, pushing/pulling and writing
• If assigned to hands-on client, ability to assist with transfers/repositioning,
• If assigned to hands-on client, lifting/carrying of 50 lbs

OTHER DUTIES

• Report to work on time, ready for shift, and appropriately dressed for role.
• Consistently demonstrate Four Seasonsvaluesandcompetencies
• Complete required orientation and on-going training
• Participate in ongoingeducationandtrainingofferedbytheagency and/oroutsideresourcesasrequiredforrole.
• Practice professio nal boundaries and behaviors and communication.
• Practice personal and environmental safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by register nurse, Office Manager, or Director.