Caregiver - Pleasant Hill, MO

Pleasant Hill, MO - Home Instead is looking for part time and weekend caregivers in the Pleasant Hill, MO area. We are seeking individuals with some weekend availability, to ensure consistent, high quality care for the aging adults we serve.

• Part Time hours available
• Flexible Schedules
• Starting at 16.00/hour
• Advance Pay opportunities
• Ongoing paid training
• Bonus after 150 hours of service
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available to eligible employees

Home Instead®

CareGiver Job Description

We are looking for a trusted and heartfelt CareGiver to join our Home Instead Family! As a Home Instead CareGiver you are just as important as the clients we serve! Clients will put their trust in you to support their everyday living needs!

We at Home Instead are looking for individuals with the ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect; Ability to work with clients receiving Hospice care or at end of life; Be a good and patient listener in a friendly and polite manner.

If you have a passion to help and looking to make a difference every day, then Home Instead has an opportunity for you!

Benefits of being a Professional CareGiver:
• Competitive pay depending on experience and availability
• Paid training and continuing education
• CareGiver celebrations & appreciation days!
• We offer a great culture where you will feel support by our reliable office staff 24 hours 7 days a week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide Companionship & Home Helper services which could include:
  • Companionship and conversation
  • Providing stabilization and assistance with walking
  • Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items
  • Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders
  • Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
  • Washing and ironing laundry
  • Running errands
  • Accompanying clients to appointments

• Provide Personal Care services which could include:

• Assisting with bathing
• Assisting with grooming
• Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues

• Provide Specialized services which could include:

• Advanced Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care
• Hospice Care

• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life
• Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions.
• Maintain regular communication with supervisor and franchise office staff

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Complete all required training designated by franchise office.
• Participate in company sponsored training and social events including Care Pro meetings
• Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner
• Participate in annual Engagement and Pulse Survey
• Document client information in Client Journal or within the operating software app
• May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client’s vehicle.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned

Essential Job Requirements:

• Ability to learn technology for franchise offices using the home care tablet and for online training and development.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
• Possess a valid driver’s license or state identification
• Possess valid auto insurance
• Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, mildew and cleaning solutions
• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations