Caregiver (Routine Respite) - Joshua Tree
Company: Teodora Healthcare
Location: Joshua Tree
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionCaregiver Summary:Join a leader in the home care
industry. Our mission is to care for the families and clients we
serve.We understand it's one of the main reasons you became a care
professional. You wanted to help people. We provide the highest
quality care to people when they are most vulnerable and need our
help.We are currently looking for an experienced caregiver (Routine
respite 24 hours per month) in Joshua Tree - we encourage you to
apply. CAREGIVER BENEFITS:
- Competitive hourly wage, with weekly pay & direct-deposit
starting pay is $14/hr
- Flexible schedules: hourly, days, nights, and/or weekends.
- Variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments – we serve
patients in-home and also work with facilities to supplement their
staff.
- One to one patient care with a customized Plan of Care for the
patient
- Support and Oversight of patient care from our Director of
Nursing JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Attention to Detail: Most clients have a specific need and a
special way they like to do things. Our caregivers are essential in
maintaining as much consistency and feeling of normalcy as
possible
- Interpersonal Skills: Our Caregivers work in a very personal
way with clients. Some are in pain or very sensitive to their
changes in life. Our Caregivers are sensitive and compassionate
with clients.
- Stamina: Our Caregivers might need to lift clients into the
bathtub, cars and into bed, and need strength and knowledge of body
mechanics
- Time Management: Caregivers are the schedule keepers. Our
Caregivers are there to make sure clients stay on schedule and
follow their plan of care such as taking their medication, get to
appointments on time, etc.
- Assisting clients with ADLs (Heavy to light activities of daily
living - based on client need, see responsibilities)
- Companionship: Our caregivers are a helping hand to someone in
need, sometimes you are the highlight of the client's day
- Helping: We help our clients enjoy their hobbies and pastimes
and get more enjoyment out of life RESPONSIBILITIES: (General list
as specifics will be based on case)
- Follow patient's Personal Plan of Care
- Companionship, Assistance with bathing, personal hygiene, and
grooming
- Meal preparation & feeding
- Medication reminders
- Assistance with transferring & safety with ambulation
- Transportation to Dr.'s appointment
- Shopping and running errands
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Ensure confidentiality and security of patient information
- Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Pre-placement TB Test
- Pre-placement Physical Examination
- Current CPR preferred
- Own vehicle
- Current California Driver's License
- Current Auto Insurance
- Verification of US Citizenship
- Must pass criminal background check
- Must pass drug test
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