Caregiver

Assisting Hands - West Houston

Caregiver

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    Assisting Hands Home Care - West Houston is hiring Caregivers!

    Primary Responsibilities:

    Maintaining a Healthy Environment:

    Ensure a clean, safe, and healthy atmosphere within the client's residence.

    Perform light cleaning and organization in areas such as bathrooms, sleeping and living spaces.

    Handle tasks related to client's laundry and dishes.

    Personal Care Activities:

    Implement all personal care activities outlined in the written Plan of Care.

    Assist with personal hygiene, ambulation, exercise, eating, dressing, shaving, physical transfers, and other assigned duties.

    Nutritional Support:

    Provide necessary nutritional support based on client's needs.

    Monitoring and Reporting:

    Report any changes in the client's condition promptly.

    Specialized Assistance:

    Assist with the use of daily living aids (e.g., wheelchair, walker, hover lift).

    Conduct prescribed range of motion exercises.

    Educate family members on household routines and skills.

    Measure intake and output of fluids.

    Record vital signs and other health-related activities.

    Medication Assistance/ Reminders:

    Support the client in self-administration of medication.

    Handle medication containers as per guidelines.

    Keep records of medication assistance activities.

    Infection Control and Compliance:

    Adhere to agency's infection control policies, including proper hand washing techniques per CDC Guidelines.

    Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual, Caregiver Handbook, and Caregiver Training Manual.

    Work Schedule:

    Hours are dependent on assignment.

    Shifts available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week based on availability. (Note: Assisting Hands does not guarantee hours.)

    Join our team and make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate care to those who need it most. Apply today!