Job Summary

The Caregiver is a person who provides support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Reports observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
• Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
• May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including pericare and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet.
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients personal care.

Experience Desired

• Prior experience in home care preferred.

License Requirements

• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

State Specific Requirements

• AR: Private Care-Licensed Agencies: Must have completed a 40 hour aide training course approved by Arkansas Department of Health and be certified as a personal care aide.

Skill Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client's needs.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
• Able to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.