AFC Home Caregiver

Pay: $17.13 per hour

Job description:

We are also looking for a few caregivers. The pay for that position would be $16.20/hr. We are looking for someone with Caregiver and/or management experience.

Typical Duties

• Under the supervision of the House Manger, OAL caregivers are responsible for providing the assistance in personal care, household support, implementation of individual program plans, and transportation to recognized activities/outings.
• Assist residents in personal hygiene care. Tasks and supports the caregiver provides include but not limited to toileting, bathing, dressing, shaving, dental care, grooming, transferring, ambulation/mobility, taking medication, laundry, housekeeping, meal preparation, household maintenance/care, shopping, money management, attendance at med appointments, transportation, social summer's plans of service. Completing required written documentation in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Encouraging and assisting consumers in being involved in community activities and outing.
• Transporting consumers to activities, day programs, medical appointments, etc. as required. As a caregiver, you may be required to use your own vehicle to take clients to outings.
• Administering medications, treatments, and therapy programs as trained. Administer medications in accordance with physician instructions. Documents administration and abides by CMH medication policies.
• Communicate with supervisor and clinicians in regard to needs of consumers or information relayed through you.
• Implement all recommendations of OAL or other authorized individuals.
• Complete any required training appropriate to your placement.
• Be available to meet scheduled obligations and to provide appropriate “bridging” care when needed.
• Attend staff meeting and training sessions as required by the organization
  
  
  

EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATION:

• All employees hired must be at least 18 years of age
• A valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or able to produce an appropriate work visa;
• Must be suitable to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of each consumer.
• Must be able to provide at least 3 (one personal, two work) references
• Must submit to a criminal record review and prove to be “good moral character”
• Must be capable of handling emergencies.
• Must be capable of assuring implementation of treatment plans and other service designed to maximize the independence of growth of the consumers.
  
  
  

Must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete training in the following:

• Nutrition
• First aid
• CPR
• Introduction to group home care (includes personal care, supervision, and protection).
• Environmental and fire emergencies.
• Recipient Rights.
• Prevention and containment of communicable diseases.
• Reporting requirements.
• Medication administration and nursing procedures.
• Non-physical behavioral interventions.
• Nutrition and food handling skills.
  
  
  

PHILOSOPHY AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The personnel policies of Open Arms Link are designed to help build a work environment that recognizes you as a valuable team member and asset to our company. Because you

are an essential part of our team and our success as a caring company, Open Arms Link works hard to build a trusting relationship where you can trust us to give you the support and training you need; and we trust you to give your very best efforts, provide superior care, and work collaboratively with our clients, co-workers and supervisory staff. There is a strong partnership between you, your supervisor, and all other employees of Open Arms Link, in which the effectiveness and success of each person depends on the willingness to cooperate, collaborate, and build professional and trusting relationships between all of members of our team, because we are all interconnected and supporting each other to support our clients.

Willing to train however, the following experience will be considered a plus - Caregiver - Caregiving - Direct Support Professional - DSP- Direct Care Worker - Assisted Living - In Home Caregiver - Home Health Aide - HHA - Nursing Home

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
  
  
  

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed