Caregiver

Provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability, and/or other inflictions. Personal Care may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship, and respite. Responsible for ensuring service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.

Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including:

• ambulation
  
• bathing
  
• dressing
  
• exercise
  
• feeding
  
• hair care
  
• medication reminding
  
• mouth care
  
• nail care
  
• positioning
  
• shaving
  
• skin care
  
• toileting
  
• transferring
  
• Ensure client�s safety and security by supervising the home environment.
  
• Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.
  
• Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance, and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind.
  
• Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans.
  
• Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client�s money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Branch Manager.
  
• Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance as identified on the care plan.
  
• Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping, and outings as specified in the care plan.
  
• Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them.
  
• Participate with Client Care Team (Branch Manager and Regional Leadership) by providing input and making suggestions.
  
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
  
• Monitor supplies and resources.
  
• Follow the written care plan.
  
• Carry out duties as assigned by the Branch Manager.
  
• Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to Branch Manager.
  

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
  
• Paid orientation
  
• Paid training
  

Ability to Commute:

• Tok, AK 99780 (Required)
  

Work Location: In person