Live-In Caregiver

AHEAD; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AHEAD seeks Non-Medical Live-In Caregivers to provide daily living assistance, companionship, and safety in clients' homes, helping seniors maintain independence.

Duties include personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, medication reminders, transportation, and engaging companionship. The role requires living with the client and weekend flexibility.

You will coordinate with families and healthcare professionals to monitor wellbeing and report changes, promoting dignity and comfort.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior caregiving experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to live at the client's home for several days or more.
• Ability to work long hours with breaks and downtime.
• Strong interpersonal skills; compassionate and patient.
• Excellent communication and ability to handle confidential information.
• Physical stamina to assist with lifting or moving clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living assistance and companionship.
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.
• Monitor and remind about medications and report any adverse effects.
• Support transportation to appointments and social activities.
• Monitor client health and report changes to healthcare team or family.
• Document observations and communicate with management.

Skills

Companionship

Communication

Empathy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Seeking Non-Medical/Non-Skilled Live-In Caregivers

As a Non-Medical Home Healthcare Live-In, your primary responsibility will be to provide daily living assistance and companionship to the elderly or individuals with disabilities within the comforts of their homes. You will be instrumental in maintaining their independence and quality of life while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities:

1. Personal Care: Assist with daily personal tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
2. Meal Preparation: Prepare nutritious meals according to dietary needs and preferences. This includes grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and cleanup.
3. Medication Management: Ensure that clients take their prescribed medications on time. You will provide reminders and monitor for any adverse reactions.
4. Housekeeping: Perform light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry and organizing to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
5. Companionship: Provide emotional support and companionship. This may include engaging in conversations, playing games, reading, and accompanying the client on walks or outings.
6. Transportation: Assist with transportation to and from appointments, social activities, or errands.
7. Health Monitoring: Monitor the client's health condition and report any changes or concerns to the healthcare team or family members.
8. Reporting: Monitor and report client behavior and health status to the management team regularly using care-tools provided.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Prior experience in a caregiving role is preferred, but not required.
3. Ability to live at the client's home for serval days or more.
4. Ability to work long hours, with frequent breaks and downtime.
5. Strong interpersonal skills; compassionate, patient, and caring nature.
6. Exceptional communication skills - ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
7. Physical stamina; ability to lift or move clients as needed.

Working Conditions:

This is a live-in position, which means that you will be living at the client's home for extended periods. You must be comfortable with this arrangement and flexible with your schedule. You may be scheduled for regular weekend shifts, and therefore must be comfortable with this, as well. You will have varied off-duty hours and days off, but you may occasionally be required to respond to emergencies or urgent situations outside of your regular working hours (i.e: In the night).

Please note that this is a non-medical role, and you will not be performing any medical tasks or procedures. However, you will be working closely with healthcare professionals and should have a basic understanding of healthcare practices and terminology.

A Live-In Aid plays a critical role in enhancing our clients' quality of life and promoting their independence. If you have a passion for helping others and can commit to a live-in position, we would love to hear from you.

Our Home Healthcare team is dedicated to ensuring seniors remain nourished, well, relaxed, self-sufficient, and above all, empowered. Whether you're interested in a fulfilling role assisting individuals with a wide range of needs, from dementia and Alzheimer's disease to vision impairment, quadriplegia, or simply providing companionship, our team is equipped to support you in these meaningful roles. If you're in search of a stable, fulfilling career path, Let us guide you towards the rewarding opportunities that a career in Home Healthcare can offer!

Company Description

AHEAD is a pioneer provider of non-medical home healthcare services. We are dedicated to helping people maintain their independence while living in the comfort of their own homes. We understand the importance of staying in a familiar environment, particularly during the aging process, recovery from surgery, or managing a chronic or terminal illness.

We offer a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each of our clients. These include personal care, pet care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and transportation to appointments. Our compassionate caregivers are thoroughly vetted, trained, and dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are committed to providing solutions that respect our clients' individuality, promote their dignity and independence, and foster their happiness and comfort. We are currently seeking dedicated professionals who share our values and commitment to quality care.

Join us in our mission to make a significant impact on the lives of seniors and o