In-Home Caregiver: Support Independence & Comfort

Salemtowne; Oldtown (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Salemtowne is seeking a Home Care Aide to help clients maintain independence in their home and community. The role includes documenting care activities, communicating changes to the nursing supervisor, and supporting clients with daily living tasks in a respectful, elder-centered manner.

Responsibilities involve ensuring safety, preparing meals per dietary needs, assisting with activities, and coordinating with families using technology.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships.
• High level of initiative and creative problem-solving ability.
• Stellar customer service oriented.
• Ability to model and ensure others are providing medical treatment with elders’ preferences.
• Able to perform a variety of tasks, including those that may be menial or unpleasant.
• Recognize early signs of changing conditions and use available resources to resolve needs.

Responsibilities

• Record client information in the client care record (electronic).
• Notify nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
• Promote independence by supporting client in home environment.
• Facilitate communication between client and family via technology.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Customer service

Empathy

Tact

Appearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Salemtowne is seeking a Home Care Aide to help clients maintain independence in their home and community. The role includes documenting care activities, communicating changes to the nursing supervisor, and supporting clients with daily living tasks in a respectful, elder-centered manner.

Responsibilities involve ensuring safety, preparing meals per dietary needs, assisting with activities, and coordinating with families using technology.