Looking for caregivers in Lenexa Kansas

Seniors Helping Seniors KC Metro South; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Seniors Helping Seniors Kansas City Metro South seeks an In Home Caregiver to support clients in their homes under supervision of the Administrator. The role focuses on personal care, observation, and documentation of client needs.

Responsibilities include bathing, grooming, mobility assistance, medication reminders, meal prep, light housekeeping, companionship, and reporting changes. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in our friendly office environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Must consent to and pass a background screening.
• Baseline and annual TB test on record.
• Complete a self-reported health history.
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication in English.
• Works well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Bathing and grooming assistance.
• Assist with dressing/undressing and toileting.
• Help with walking and transferring.
• Observe and report changes in client condition.
• Medication reminders.
• Meal preparation, dishes, laundry, shopping, and light housekeeping.
• Provide companionship and socialization.
• Transportation when needed.

Skills

Self-direction

Communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Background screening required

TB test on record

Job description

Seniors Helping Seniors® Kansas City Metro South is an in-home service that matches seniors who need help with seniors who want to help throughout the Kansas City area. We have a vibrant, fast-paced, and friendly office environment and are hoping to find the right person to join our expanding office team.

Job Description Summary:

The In Home Caregiver is a member of the team who works under the supervision of the Administrator to perform various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs, according to the plan of care. The Caregiver is responsible for observing clients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the Caregiver include, but are not limited to the following:

• Bathing
• Grooming
• Assist the client with dressing and undressing
• Assist the client with toileting activities
• Provide client with help walking and transferring
• Observe client’s physical, mental and emotional conditions
• Report any change to the supervisor
• Document observed changes
• Assist client in the self-administration of medication (medication reminder)

• Preparation of meals
• Doing dishes
• Laundry
• Shopping
• Household chores
• Companionship and Socialization
• Transportation

Report to the supervisor any incidents, problems, emergencies, or changes in client's condition

Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities

Assist in providing a safe environment and promote quality patient care through adherence to established policies, procedures and standards

Use equipment properly and in a safe manner

Maintain appropriate work records

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, preferred
• Must consent to and pass a background screening process
• Have a baseline and annual TB test on record with Seniors Helping Seniors Kansas City Metro South
• Complete a self-reported health history
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to express spoken and/or written ideas in English
• Works as a team member