Home Instead Senior Care
CAREGiver Job Description

Central Pennsylvania Homecare, LLC d/b/a Home Instead Senior Care
Apply Online: www.homeinstead.com/605
 
 Our Mission:To enhance the lives of aging adults and their families.
We aim to exceed expectations.

Objective:
Home Instead Senior Care CAREGivers provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes.  These services are meant to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Home Instead Senior Care CAREGivers help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion. 

 Primary Responsibilities:                                                                             
Reflect the core values of Central Pennsylvania Homecare, LLC, (d.b.a. an independently owned and operated Home Instead Senior Care franchise):

TRUST  We are trusted to act in the best interests of our clients; to provide them with competent, compassionate and ethical care.
SAFETY  We strive to provide a safe and healthful environment for our clients and employees.
RESPECT  We recognize the intrinsic worth of each person and respect the beliefs of others.
INTEGRITY We are honest and fair in all our dealings.
GROWTH  We encourage growth in ourselves and others.
COMMUNITY We support our community and its members for the benefit of all.

Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life

Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions

Maintain regular communication with supervisor and office staff

Provide Companionship & Home Helper services which could include:

Companionship and conversation
Providing stabilization and assistance with walking
Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items
Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders
Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
Washing and ironing laundry
Running errands
Accompanying clients to appointments

 Provide Personal Care services which could include:
Assisting with bathing
Assisting with grooming
 Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues

Provide Specialized services which could include:
Advanced Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care
Hospice Care

 Secondary Responsibilities: 
Participate in company sponsored training and social events including CAREGiver meetings
Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner
Participate in bi-annual J.D. Power and Associates Satisfaction Survey
Document client information in Client and Life Journal
May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client’s vehicle.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned
 

Essential Job Requirements:
Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
Complete a criminal background check, DMV check, pre-employment drug screen, 3 professional and 3 personal reference checks
Possess a valid driver’s license
Possess valid auto insurance
Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, mildew and cleaning solutions
Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner