Compassionate Caregiver
Home is where the heart is for most seniors but to live safely at home, many need your help. As a Right at Home Caregiver, your smile, your touch and companionship along with your personal care skills CAN BRING JOY TO THEIR days. And in helping seniors you gain much more than just a paycheck. You will be truly appreciated and you'll know you are making a difference in the lives of others...and you'll know your work matters.
If you are an honest, loyal, dedicated, and experienced caregiver Right at Home NEEDS YOU!. You’ll be responsible for helping seniors complete their daily activities. You'll work at private residences. Our caregivers must be empathetic and attentive to the needs of those we serve. Please only apply if you are available to work morning and or days we have multiple 3 to 4 hr shifts.
Job Description: Our care staff provides clients with assistance in dressing showering, meal prep, transportation, ambulation, toileting, light housekeeping and more. We provide respite care in addition to stroke, Parkinson's care, and Alzheimer's care and hospice care
At Right at home In-Home care we offer:
a schedule that fits your availablity
Part-time hours, day, nights, and weekends. Work as much or as little as your schedule permits
Excellent training
a team approach that will support you with 24/7 supervisory assistance
The opportunity to interact with your clients on a personal level
Competitive pay
Bonus programs
Job requirements
Must be able to pass a TB test, Fingerprint Background check, Drug Screen and have a clear DMV report
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Good Verbal and written communication skills
Must have a valid driver's license and use of an insured auto
Patience
Attentiveness
Empathy
Listening and Communication skills
Positive Attitude
Punctual
Friendly
Caregiver Job Duties
Interacting with patients in medical facilities, nursing homes, or in the patients' homes
Traveling between sites to give care to multiple patients
Providing a warm and welcoming care environment
Listening to a patient's needs wants, and other suggestions about their care
Attending to patient's hygienic needs such as bathing, dressing, and undressing, cleaning teeth or dentures, and using the bathroom
Recording basic health information such as weight, food intake, and daily bowel movements/urination
Reporting any unexpected or worrisome conditions in the patient: medical, psychological, emotional, or otherwise
Assisting patients with preparing meals, eating, and cleaning up after themselves
Performing household chores on behalf of the patient such as making the bed, tidying up the bedroom, doing laundry, dusting, sweeping, mopping, etc.
Assisting with shopping, keeping a detailed financial record of all transactions
Accompanying patients on approved outings
Assisting patients with mobility needs (helping them get up, helping them get into a wheelchair or walker, pushing a wheelchair, etc.)
Reminding patients to take medication according to their doctor's prescription
Respecting the patients' privacy and rules of confidentiality
Establishing a relationship with each patient and members of patients' families
Answering the telephone and greeting guests on behalf of the patient
Responding to medical and other emergencies immediately
Come be part of the "RIGHT" team
contact Right at Home Desert Cities at 760-340-1919 or kgonzalez@rahdesert.com