What are the responsibilities and job description for the Downtown Area Weekend Caregiver position from 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday position at Phoenix Rising Solutions Inc?
Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Downtown Area Weekend Caregiver, providing compassionate support and essential care to individuals in our community from 9am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. This rewarding role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents by delivering personalized assistance, ensuring safety, and fostering a warm, supportive environment. If you are passionate about caregiving and eager to contribute your skills in a vibrant setting, this position is perfect for you!
Duties
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
- Monitor residents’ health by observing vital signs, patient condition, and behavioral changes, especially for those with dementia or neurodevelopmental disorders
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with meal planning in accordance with care plans and dietary restrictions
- Support residents with medication administration and ensure adherence to prescribed treatments while maintaining HIPAA compliance for patient privacy
- Facilitate safe patient transfers using manual handling techniques such as Hoyer lifts and patient transfer methods
- Maintain a clean and safe environment through regular cleaning duties and ensuring resident spaces are hygienic and organized
- Provide emotional support, engage residents in meaningful activities, and promote resident rights within a respectful, person-centered approach
Skills
- Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities, developmental or intellectual disabilities support, or senior care environments such as assisted living or nursing homes
- Strong patient observation skills to detect changes in health status or behavior promptly
- Knowledge of care plans, medication administration procedures, and vital signs monitoring
- Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely, including heavy lifting and patient transfers using Hoyer lifts or other equipment
- Familiarity with dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, and hospice care practices
- Excellent communication skills for effective client interaction and team collaboration
- CPR and First Aid certification to ensure immediate response during emergencies
- Experience working within home health or community care settings is highly desirable
This position is an excellent opportunity for compassionate caregivers eager to provide high-quality support during weekends. We value your dedication to enhancing residents’ quality of life through attentive care and respectful companionship. Join us in creating a positive impact every weekend!
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 16.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17