Caregiver Companion
Company: Comfort Keepers of Orchard Park NY
Location: Orchard Park
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYResponsible for non-medical, in-home support services
which provide for the comfort, safety, and general supervision of
clients as well as home management services. -Provides
companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and/or
minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean, and orderly
environment. This person will provide companionship, offer
encouragement, and perform light housekeeping tasks. -We offer
flexible scheduling, holiday pay, and the ability to work close to
home! -QUALIFICATIONSApplicant must -meet or exceed minimum
qualifications for each of the following background checks:
Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving Record,
Professional and Personal Reference Checks. Must have reliable
transportation and fulfill assignments with reliability and
punctuality. Must have a valid driver's license and automobile
insurance. -Must satisfactorily complete Comfort Keepers training
and orientation program. Must accept responsibility for learning
and adhering to Comfort Keepers policies and procedures, be able to
function in the home setting with minimal direct supervision and
maintain satisfactory relationships with administrative staff,
clients, and family members. Must be genuinely concerned about
helping people and have high standards of honesty and integrity.
-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs duties as assigned on the
plan of care. Provide socialization, conversation and emotional
reassurance to the client. Provides light housekeeping tasks
including laundering of client's garments and linens and changing
the bed. Pet care limited to feeding and enabling pet to exit the
house safely under the supervision of client. Water plants as
needed. Assists in meeting nutritional needs by providing meal
planning, meal preparation, grocery shopping, dishes, and kitchen
clean-up. Observes and reports any changes in the client's mental,
physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate
supervisor in a timely manner. Establishes and maintains effective
communication and a professional relationship with clients, family
members, and co-workers. Participates in in-service and continuing
education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as
requested by immediate supervisor. Completed required documentation
of services delivered and submits to office in a timely manner
according to policy. Maintains confidentiality regarding client
information. Other reasonable related duties as assigned.
-KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and
document services provided.
- Ability to speak clearly so others can understand.
- Excellent interpersonal abilities by being able to give full
attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the
points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not
interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Evidence of the practice of a high level of
confidentiality.
- Actively looks for ways to help others.
- Strong organizational skills and adjusting actions in relations
to others. -WORK ENVIRONMENTClient home setting and automobile.
Contact with blood or other body fluids may pose a risk for
exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases.
-POSITION PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work requires moderate physical
exertion on a regular and recurring basis, such as driving,
assisting clients in transfer activities and ambulation, and light
housekeeping. Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear,
see, reach, kneel, and crouch. Lifting only up to 25 pounds is
permitted and may be required. - Powered by JazzHR
Keywords: Comfort Keepers of Orchard Park NY, Buffalo , Caregiver Companion, Healthcare , Orchard Park, New York
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