Caregiver Job Description

The primary function of a Caregiver is to assist the client with companionship, meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping and transportation as outlined in the Client’s Plan of Care. Caregiver assignments must be completed within the shift unless extenuating circumstances prevent. 

Caregiver training opportunities are available throughout the year and are a required part of your employment, along with job performance, adherence to Employee Policies and professionalism. These factors will be reviewed during your annual evaluation.

COMPANIONSHIP

Provide clients with respectful, friendly interactions. Assist the client with their hobbies or crafts as requested. Caregivers also help clients with any reading or writing activities as needed or requested. Provide appropriate companionship services when assisting with social and/or entertaining activities.

MEAL PREPARATION

Provide assistance with grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation as deemed appropriate in the Client’s Plan of Care.

MEDICATION REMINDERS: This includes handing a client their pre-dosed medications and observing them while they take them. You may not administer any medications without express consent from your supervisor and training by a registered nurse. 

LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING

Kitchen: Dishes for 1-2 people, clean counters, sweep/vacuum floor, mop/wash floor, take trash/recyclables out, and clean refrigerator. It also includes wiping down the oven/stove/microwave, etc.

Laundry: Provide laundry assistance, washing and drying clothes and linens using the client’s washing machine and dryer. Certain items may need to be hand washed. Follow what is outlined in the Client’s Plan of Care. 

Bathroom: Wipe surfaces: rim of tub, sinks and toilet, mirrors. Sweep/mop/vacuum floors.

Living Room: Dust Furniture, sweep/mop/vacuum floor and tidy up the area. 

Bedrooms: Make beds, change linens, dust furniture, vacuum floors and tidy up the area.

DO NOT: Iron Clothing, Move furniture to vacuum; Pick up trinkets to dust – feather duster or Swiffer only; Spot clean floors/tile/curtains; Clean windows, baseboards or ceiling fans. Do not operate steam cleaners, lawn mowers, weed eaters, power washers; 

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES: This consists of all of the above, plus assistance with a client’s personal grooming and hygiene. These services include assistance with bathing/showering, dressing, help with physical movement, transferring from one location to another, exercise, feeding, toileting and routine care of hair and skin. 

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS: You will be required to observe all safety, infection control and handwashing requirements for the safety of yourself and your clients. 

Qualifications:

1. Must be 18 years of age and have competency to perform personal care tasks

for patients.

2. Must pass criminal background check.

3. Bilingual English/Spanish Speaker Preferred.

4. Must have a sincere interest, understanding and appreciation of the problems of

the elderly and disabled.

5. Must respect patient's property.

6. Must maintain patient confidentiality.

7. Good interpersonal skills.

8. Positive attitude towards caring for the elderly.

9. Can make travel arrangements to visit patients in their places of residence.

Location of Service: 77077; 77429; 77523, 77546; 77406; 77573; 77385

Please notify us which location you prefer to work.

Personal Assistance Services To Perform:

• Bathing

• Toileting

• Cleaning

• Dressing

• Shaving, Oral Care

• Transfer

• Laundry

• Routine Hair Care

• Walking

• Meal Preparation

• Assist with Medications

Initial interview will be conducted by phone. In person application/screening will required.

Job Type: Part-time