In Home Caregiver
2 days ago
Decatur
Job Description We are seeking compassionate and dedicated In-Home Caregivers to provide essential support and care to individuals in their private homes. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for clients, including those with disabilities, memory impairment, or requiring hospice care. This role is vital in ensuring patients receive the assistance they need while maintaining their independence, safety, and dignity. Job Requirements: Education and Experience • Completion of a state-approved CNA certification training course or prior experience working in the healthcare field, • Ability to pass a background check, • Ability to follow rules, policies, and instructions as directed, • Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information with empathy, professionalism, and discretion, • Ability to read, interpret, write, and accurately document information, • Compassionate, empathetic, and emotionally tolerant toward patients and families, • Good judgment and the ability to make sound decisions, • Ability to work well with others and maintain a positive attitude, • Ability to work as part of a team and manage multiple tasks safely and effectively, • Physical stamina and strength to assist with lifting and movement of patients, • Proficiency in basic computer skills for documentation and data entry in care systems, • Ability to use scheduling systems to record time and follow company guidelines, • Ability to use GPS or mapping tools to travel to patient homes, • Ability to travel outside designated routes if necessary to maintain Job Responsibilities and Duties: Personal Care and Daily Living Assistance • Assist patients with activities of daily living, including:, • Meal preparation and cooking healthy meals, • Providing fresh water and additional nourishment between meals, • Turning and repositioning patients, • Assisting with mobility and ambulation, • Assist patients with personal hygiene, including:, • Bathing, showers, and shampooing, • Provide adjunct care, including ice packs, basic first aid, and CPR when necessary, • Check vital signs when requested, • Record daily information in patient charts or logs, • Report any changes in condition immediately to your Direct Supervisor, • Provide emotional support to patients and help relieve stress for patients and their families, • Transport patients to and from:, • Medical appointments, • Diagnostic procedures, • Therapy sessions, • Community or personal events, • Ensure patient comfort and safety during transportation, • Tidying personal spaces, • Vacuuming, mopping, and dusting, • Laundry and changing bed linens, • Emptying and removing trash, • Stocking food and supplies, • Checking and delivering mail daily, • Placing garbage cans on the curb for pickup and returning them afterward, • Ensure doors, locks, and lights are secure, • Ensure phones, computers, and necessary equipment are charged and accessible, • Ensure medical equipment is safe and functioning properly, including:, • Hospital beds, • Bedside commodes, • Shower chairs, • Hoyer lifts, • Wheelchairs, • Walkers, • Accurately document patient observations, • Report concerns to Direct Supervisor regarding:, • Patient condition, • House maintenance issues, • Food or supply shortages, • Incontinence products, • Communications from the clinical team, • Assist healthcare professionals and outside providers with:, • Patient transfers, • Bathroom assistance, • Patient discharge processes, • Follow all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Joint Commission standards, • Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations, licensure requirements, and accreditation guidelinesCompany DescriptionSenior Concierge Shoppe is a full-service home care agency built on compassion, dignity, and respect. We believe we were created to live with purpose— and to extend a helping hand to others. For us, going above and beyond isn’t an effort— it’s effortless. Our services are delivered with a smile, a helping hand and an open heart, ensuring exceptional care to seniors every step of the way.Senior Concierge Shoppe is a full-service home care agency built on compassion, dignity, and respect. We believe we were created to live with purpose— and to extend a helping hand to others. For us, going above and beyond isn’t an effort— it’s effortless. Our services are delivered with a smile, a helping hand and an open heart, ensuring exceptional care to seniors every step of the way.