Rate This Job:   0.00 (out of 5)

Comments (+0)

Job ID: 125	Job Views: 986
Location: Rockwall, Garland, Mesquite, Rowlett, Wylie, Sachse, Dallas, Texas	Job Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full time, Part time	Min Pay Range: $ 8.00 per hour
Posted: 08-03-2009	Max Pay Range: $ 10.00 per hour

Job Description:

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Caregiver is responsible for providing non-medical home service(s) /care to individuals/seniors and others who require services/care and resources in their own homes.

SCOPE

The Caregiver provides individualized services/care and resources to seniors, disabled and others so that they may continue to live in their homes and in the community. Home care may include transportation, house cleaning, personal hygiene, preparing meals, companionship, spiritual encouragement and other home, health and wellness related activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Activities:

¨

provide non-medical home care services to seniors, disabled individuals, and others in the community with identified needs

 

provide non-medical home care services including general housekeeping companionship, personal care, chores and respite care

 

transport clients to appointments and activities

 

medication reminding

 

meal preparation

 

organize time and resources based on the individual needs of clients

 

manage any unanticipated events or unstable situations

 

perform other related duties as required

observe and report any change in client’s

 

Job Requirements:

 

 

Knowledge

The Caregiver requires knowledge of:

proper home care techniques including house keeping, meal preparation, ambulation, personal care, money management, infection control and health and safety regulations (training will be provided for ambulation, infection control and health and safety regulations)

appropriate home care interventions (training will be provided)

 

First aid and CPR (training will be provided)

 

all relevant legislation, policies and procedures (training will be provided)

 

services and resources in the community (training will be provided)

Skills

The Caregiver must demonstrate the following skills:

 

team building skills

 

decision making skills

 

effective verbal and listening communications skills

 

time management skills

 

money management skills

 

strong interpersonal skills

 

conflict resolution skills

 

excellent communication skills

 

demonstrate good decision making in dealing with safety and health related issues

demonstrate Christian values

Personal Attributes

 

The Caregiver must maintain strict confidentiality in performing their duties.

 

The Caregiver must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

 

have good work ethics

 

be dependable

 

be consistent and fair

 

be compassionate and understanding

 

be flexible, adaptable and able to work in a variety of settings

 

respect cultural differences

 

work independently with little supervision

 

work effectively as a team member

 

Have a personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Comments: