What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Tri-State Life Care?
TLC CAREGIVERJob Title: TLC CaregiverPosition Scope: The Tri-State LifeCare Caregiving (TLC) program is a non-hospice program of Hospice of Huntington. The Tri-State LifeCare Caregiving program is a service line program of Tri-State LifeCare. Tri-State LifeCare Caregivers (TLC Caregiver) performs in-home services that are all non-medical services to individuals who require assistance with daily living activities. The following is a list of services that TLC Caregivers may routinely perform; however, it is not exclusive of other reasonable requests. Essential Functions:Responsible for communicating all schedule changes, concerns, and any other care related issues directly to their supervisor. Responsible for documenting in accordance with the company documentation system set forth. Caregiver is expected to interact with patient and in social settings with high integrity, politeness, respect and excellent communication. Caregiver is expected to be prepared to act in emergency situations as trained.Caregiver is expected to communicate with supervisor regarding patient needs and recommendations for care plan change.Caregiver is expected to perform the duties that are outlined in each Care Plan.CompanionshipPlay board gamesReadWatch TVDo crossword puzzlesArts and Crafts projectsLight housekeepingDust, Vacuum, Clean kitchen & bathroom, Organize closets, Change the linen, Laundry, Light ironing, Sweeping floors.Meal planning and preparationBathing/Showering assistancePersonal hygieneAssisting with grooming needs such as hair care (excluding cutting/trimming), shaving with an electric razor, cleaning teeth and routine nail care such as cleaning and polishing (excludes trimming or filing).Errands & shoppingGrocery and clothes shoppingPick up prescriptionsTake client to the bank, Theater and movie eventsDine out for lunch or dinner Drive to family gatherings Handle dry-cleaningBuy stamps, mail packagesAttend church servicesMedication RemindersPet CareSupervise home maintenance such as housecleaningOther job duties as assignedEducation and Work Experience:Minimum 10th grade education, required. High School graduate, preferred.Minimum one (1) year experience, preferredValid driver's license and automobile insurance, and reliable transportation with clean and smoke-free interior.Work Environment and/or Physical Demands:The TLC Caregiver walks, sits, stands, bends, pushes and pulls, stoops, drives and lifts intermittently throughout the day. The TLC Caregiver must have sufficient strength to perform these duties.
Salary : $12 - $15