The Job Description outlines your primary responsibilities as a caregiver. This description is not meant to be an exhaustive list of services, as the exact duties to be performed for each assignment will vary. Prior to beginning a new assignment, Senior Helpers will provide you with background information about your client and review any special needs this client may have.

Objective: To provide professional care giving services and to help clients maintain their independence and to assist them with the activities of daily living and household and family support services.

Reports To: Client Service Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Companionship and conversation

• Light housekeeping

• Household management

• Walking assistance

• Eating assistance

• Errands

• Transportation using clients vehicle

• Meal planning and preparation

• Laundry and linen changing

• Bathing assistance

• Dressing assistance

• Toileting

• Medication reminders

• Monitor Alzheimer?s & Dementia clients

In sleep-over or live in situations

• Assist client to and from bed

• Assist client throughout the night

Other Requirements

• Pass recurring 30-day skills assessment and client review with Client Service Manager.

• Document activities in the Care Plan Book daily (if applicable).

• Record daily hours worked and daily services performed on the Weekly Time Sheet and Service Log, review with client, and submit the signed form every Monday by 5:00 p.m.

• Report any significant client changes to the office immediately.

• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Senior Helpers Employee Handbook and Training Manual.

  Qualifications

• Appropriate license or designation to provide Personal Care services and ability to pass the skills assessment by the Client Service Manager within 30 days of job offer.

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English at an average adult level.

• Ability to drive or use public transportation to get to work.

• Valid driver?s license with no serious driving violations.

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations.

• Pass a criminal background check prior to employment with Senior Helpers.