What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Caregiver position at The Taylor Family?
Are you passionate about the well-being of others? Are you looking for a rewarding career working with families to help them care for their loved ones? Our family is looking for compassionate and energetic professionals who are available for a regular set schedule. The In Home Caregiver is responsible for providing assistance in activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and dressing, as well as preparing meals and assisting with transportation. We're seeking dependable candidates who can provide this service on a regular basis and are available to work on short notice.
Responsibilities:
- Understand the fundamentals of commonly used medical equipment.
- Be able to assist with activities of daily living and high-level self care (bathing, dressing, transferring to and from bed, etc.).
- Assist with moving patients in bed, repositioning pillows and blankets, assisting with walking, etc.
- Vary the caregiver's activities to ensure the patient stays active.
- Learn about the patient's life before he or she became sick.
- Be able to notice signs of change in behavior before they become a problem.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with Alzheimer's or Dementia patients?
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Winchester, KY 40391: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19