Family Caregiver

Job Description

Introduction

At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of *Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest*. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day.

Summary

Responsible for providing personal care services according to written directions prepared by Private Duty Client Care Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Assists in activities of daily living (personal hygiene, eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, exercise and ambulation)
• Provides household duties such as bed making, personal laundry, ironing and light housekeeping
• Provides meal preparation based on client’s needs
• Communicates changes in physical or emotional status of client to Private Duty RN or office staff
• May accompany client to doctor appointments; may do shopping or run errands
• May remind client to take medications
• Communicates with private duty office staff regarding schedule of availability
• Completes all necessary paperwork and submits according to company policy
• Documents all tasks performed in client’s home on appropriate paperwork

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Previous experience working with the elderly preferred
• Must have 6 months experience in Private Duty or in long-term care
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Must have reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to and work at clients’ homes and/or EverTrue Communities within the St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and St. Charles County geographical areas (if working in Missouri); or Madison County, Monroe County and St. Clair Country geographical areas (if working in Illino...