Caregiver needed for the Calera area

Caregiver Position

Looking for a caregiver in or around the Calera area to work in the home and help clients with daily activities, such as bathing and bathroom functions, feeding, grooming, taking medication, and some housework.

Essential Functions

Adheres to Right at Home policies and procedures.

Performs work under the supervision of the Client Care Coordinators, and/or Administrator.

Performs homemaking activities written in the Care Plan that is in Client Home Record which includes, but is not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, laundry, and cleaning bathrooms, including toilets.

Prepares meals and snacks for client according to client/family and Administrator's instructions. May perform grocery shopping, taking to Physician appointments, misc. errands, if authorized with the office.

Provides companionship for the client including accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc.

The homemaker is responsible for written documentation of activities provided during shift.

The homemaker should not contact the physician directly, but rather refer all questions or reports to the Office/ Client Care Coordinators, and/or Administrator. For all Hospice Clients, call the Office immediately to report client's condition. The Office will contact the appropriate personnel.

The Homemaker may NOT perform:

• Any heavy lifting or transferring of clients.
• Administering of any medications.
• Heavy duty household chores such as washing walls, waxing floors, washing windows, etc.
• Household repairs or maintenance
• Cut the fingernails or toenails of any client

Additional (non-essential) Functions

Performs other duties as directed by Office/Client Care Coordinator and/or Administrator.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Availability

High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate is required.

Passing score of 80% on the RAH Homemaker Companion Competency Evaluation.

Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and the ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

Read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.

Have valid driver's license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation.

Working Conditions/Environment

Primarily works in homes, however may also work in facilities, and requiring travel. Shift times and days vary with home and facility needs. This requires CNA/Patient Care Assistant to work independently, autonomously and collaboratively with other care staff, client and client's families.

Note/Special Instructions

Performs other duties as directed by Office/Client Care Coordinator and/or Administrator.

Compensation: $10

Right at Home's mission is simple...to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We accomplish this by providing the Right Care, and we deliver this brand promise each and every day around the world. However, we couldn't do it without having the Right People. Our care teams are passionate about serving our clients and are committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed.

That's where you come in. At Right at Home, we help ordinary people who have a passion to serve others become extraordinary care team members. We seek to find people who are compassionate, empathetic, reliable, determined and are focused on improving the quality of life for others.

To our care team members, we commit to deliver the following experiences when you partner with Right at Home:

• We promise to help you become the best you can be. We will equip you as a professional by providing best in class training and investing in your professional development.
• We promise to coach you to success. We're always available to support you and offer you tips to be the best at delivering care to clients.
• We promise to keep the lines of communication open. We will listen to your ideas and suggestions as you are critical to our success in providing the best possible care to clients. We will provide you timely information and feedback about the care you provide to clients.
• We promise to celebrate your success. We will appreciate the work you do, recognize above and beyond efforts, and reward you with competitive pay.