Male Caregiver- Ogontz Area (MONDAYS ONLY)

SERENITY CARE RESOURCES LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Philadelphia is seeking a Male Caregiver to assist clients with non-medical daily living activities. Responsibilities include meal preparation, medication reminders, and providing companionship. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a compassionate attitude. The role requires a high school diploma and offers various benefits including medical, dental, and 401K.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K

PTO

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MALE CAREGIVER / MONDAYS ONLY

The caregiver will assist with non-medical ADLs that a SCR client cannot safely or comfortably do alone.

Assistance includes meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, pet care, and errands as needed. The caregiver can also provide companionship and assistance to meetings & appointments.

Schedule

• All shifts are needed
• Sunday - Saturday
• Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
• Holidays
• Weekends available

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• PTO

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Good communication skills
• Ensure clients' privacy, respect, and dignity
• Provide companionship through reading, conversation, and listening
• Show basic compassion, understanding, empathy, and a desire to serve elderly patients with illnesses
• Participate in appropriate recreational activities and hobbies for social and sensory stimulation
• Attend monthly in-service meetings, all training, and department meetings
• Assist patients/clients in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc.
• Maintain a safe home environment for the client
• Accompany clients on walks, community trips, to the doctor’s office, bank, etc.
• Remind clients to take self-administered medications
• Demonstrate communication, housekeeping, cooking, cleaning, and shopping skills
• Maintain good physical and mental health, caring attitude, tact, patience, and personal hygiene
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Communicate effectively with patients/clients, family members, clinical management, and staff
• Inform staffing coordinator of any changes in assignment
• Provide emotional support and promote a sense of well-being
• Plan housekeeping tasks such as meal preparation or laundry as needed
• Perform housekeeping to maintain a clean, neat environment
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, using equipment and supplies safely and properly
• Follow infection control procedures when handling clothing and linens
• Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions
• Receive oral reports and written assignments from coordinators or lead persons at the start of each shift
• Provide maximum resident-care services to ensure well-being
• Ensure physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being of residents
• Assist with daily care tasks such as toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nails care, assisting with movement, and responding to calls
• This description is not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned by management.

Physical Demands

The work involves light physical exertion such as driving, assisting with transfers, and housekeeping. Employees are regularly required to stand, walk, use hands for handling or feeling, and reach with hands and arms. Occasional activities include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling. Employees may be required to sit and lift/move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Environmental Hazard Disclosure

Caregivers may be exposed to environmental hazards in the home setting, including infectious diseases or while operating a vehicle.

Experience

• One year preferred

Preferred but not required:

• CNA/HHA: 1 year

Required education:

• High school diploma or equivalent