In-Home Caregiver

Danville Support Services; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Danville Support Services is seeking a dedicated in-home caregiver to provide non-medical personal care in clients’ homes in Utah. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, meal prep, mobility, and attending training sessions to stay current with best practices.

The role requires a compassionate, one-on-one care approach, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a valid driver’s license for daily travel to client locations, with shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every day.
• Willingness to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends.
• Take pride in providing high quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical personal care including oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, shampooing, combing hair, shaving, and assisting with toileting.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medications.
• Be an active participant in the care team for clients and families.
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, shopping, walks etc.).
• Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises.
• Complete client’s log books and report to the supervisor any changes to clients’ conditions and needs.
• Plan and prepare meals, including serving and other tasks.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and complete required pre-service and on-going training requirements.
• Use the resource library as a tool to improve skills.

Skills

One-on-one care

Compassionate

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Provide non-medical personal care including oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, shampooing, combing hair, shaving, and assisting with toileting

Remind clients to take prescribed medications

Be an active participant in the care team for clients and families

Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, shopping, walks etc.)

Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises

Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so

Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and home management for clients

Assist with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, etc.

Maintain clients’ and families’ confidentiality

Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Complete clients’ log books and report to the supervisor any changes to clients’ conditions and needs

Plan and prepare meals, including serving and other tasks

Attend scheduled staff meetings and complete required pre-service and on-going training requirements

Use the resource library as a tool to improve skills

Qualifications

Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day

Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner

Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends

Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)

Willingness to enforce to health and safety standards

Supportive and compassionate

High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver, CNA or HHA, or completion of a CNA Program

Take pride in providing high quality care

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.