Caregiver

divh2Join Our Visiting Angels Team/h2pWe are looking to add to our Visiting Angels team!/ph3Principal Accountabilities/h3pUnderstand and adhere to information and precautions contained in individual clients Care Plan./ppAssist the client with personal care activities including: bathing, skin care, back rub, hair care, nail care, dressing and undressing, feeding, oral hygiene, shaving, grooming and bedtime care./ppAssist the client to the bathroom or in use of urinal or bedpan. Keep incontinent clients clean and dry./ppAssist the client with clients self-administration of medications./ppAssist the client with personal communication skills, as needed./ppPrepare appropriate documentation of the client care or service(s) furnished./ppReport all client and employee incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately./ppAssist the client with supervising exercise, ambulation and transfer activities. Be aware of proper body mechanics./ppEnsure maintenance of a clean, safe, comfortable and healthy environment for the client./ppObserve safety precautions, including: wiping up wet floors, spills and other falling hazards immediately. Also, report safety hazards, frayed electrical cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms, defective equipment or environmental hazards to supervisor on the same day of observation./ppEngage in respectful social interaction with client, including friendly conversation and empathic support, as well as, respecting clients privacy and property./ppExhibit positive attitude and behavior and demonstrate respect for employees and clients and maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, clients families and employees./ppRespond and attend to clients requests promptly./ppCommunicate effectively with all members of the team./ppMaintain proper hand washing techniques./ppParticipate in required in-service training programs to meet regulatory requirements./ppUnderstand the importance of seeking assistance, as needed, from your supervisor and/or others; demonstrate capability and dependability in following instructions./ppUnderstand that regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve clients./ppAccept and fulfill assignments with the Agency; exercise judgment in accepting assignments./ppPerform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the management team./ph3Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Personal Abilities Required/h3pMust be eighteen (18) years of age./ppDemonstrate sympathetic attitude toward caring for others./ppPrevious experience in private duty home care preferred./ppAbility to listen and communicate clearly, fluently and diplomatically orally and in writing./ppAbility to remain flexible, resilient, calm and maintain a sense of humor; and present a well-groomed professional image./ppAbility to generate goodwill for the organization and its management among staff, clients, and referral sources. Demonstrate a strong commitment to client service excellence./ppPossess and maintain good physical and mental health, including current TB testing./ppU.S. Citizen or evidence of valid Alien Work Permit./ph3Physical/Environmental Demands/h3pSee ADA Requirements/ph3Job Benefits/h3ulli$250 Signing Bonus for Active MBON CNA/GNA (Conditions Apply, Just Ask Us!)/liliWeekly Paychecks/liliPaid Vacation Time (PTO)/liliPaid Client Case Introductions/liliPaid Training in Office and At Home/liliEmergency Shift Pay/liliFree PPE/liliTravel Time and Mileage/liliAccess to Pay before Pay Day/liliAwards and Accolades/liliCaregiver Development Program (CDP)/liliOvertime and Holiday Pay/liliOncall Opportunities/liliBirthdays and Anniversaries/liliPaid Volunteer Time/lili401k/liliAngel Coins/li/ul/div