Caregiver

Company: Comfort Keepers ( Learn More )

General Information

Location:	US-MT-Kalispell
Base Pay:	N/A
Req'd Education:	Not Specified
Employee Type:	Full-Time/Part-Time
Req'd Experience:	Not Specified
Req'd Travel:	Not Specified
Manages Others:	False
Relocation Covered:	False

Job Description Caregiver Job Summary: Responsible for non-medical, in-home support services which provide for the comfort, safety, and general supervision of clients as well as home management services. Provides companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean, and orderly environment. Essential Functions: Provides general attention to clients’ non-medical needs in accordance with an established Plan of Care. Provides companionship for the client including, but not limited to: talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support. Promotes the client’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest. Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being. Provides for a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients and family members. Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of client’s garments and linens. May prepare and serve meals as directed. Ensures that dishes are washed and kitchen is clean after each meal. Assists client in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc. Accompanies client on walks, community trips, doctor’s office, bank, beauty salons, etc. Reminds client to take self-administered medications. Observes and reports any changes in the client’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner. Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers. Participates in in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested by immediate supervisor. Completed required documentation of services delivered and submits to office in a timely manner according to policy. Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly. Maintains confidentiality regarding client information. Other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Job RequirementsCaregiver Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and document services provided. Ability to speak clearly so others can understand. Excellent interpersonal abilities by being able to give full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality. Actively looks for ways to help others. Strong social perceptiveness by being away of others’ reactions and understanding why they may react as they do. Strong organizational skills and adjusting actions in relations to others. CB Keywords: caregiver, companion, homecare, home care, homemaker

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