In Home Caregiver

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated In Home Caregiver to provide exceptional support and assistance to individuals in their own homes. This vital role involves delivering personalized care, promoting independence, and ensuring safety and comfort for clients with diverse needs. As an In Home Caregiver, you will play a key part in enhancing the quality of life for those you serve through attentive, respectful, and professional care. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives while working in a flexible and supportive environment.

Duties

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene
• Provide medication reminders and assist with medication administration following care plans and HIPAA regulations
• Monitor patients’ vital signs, observe health status, and report changes to healthcare professionals promptly
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs and assist with meal planning and cooking
• Support mobility using patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts or manual handling techniques to ensure safety during transfers
• Help clients with housekeeping tasks like cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe living environment
• Offer companionship and emotional support to promote mental well-being and social engagement

Requirements

• Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, or in senior care settings such as assisted living or nursing homes
• Knowledge of patient observation techniques, dementia care (including Alzheimer’s and memory care), and hospice care principles
• Ability to perform patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and basic first aid including CPR certification
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations to ensure client confidentiality and privacy
• Experience working with residents’ rights policies and developing or following care plans
• Physical ability to lift heavy objects safely, assist with manual handling, and perform patient transfers using appropriate equipment like Hoyer lifts
• Strong communication skills for effective client interaction and team collaboration
• Valid certification in first aid and CPR; additional certifications related to home health or community care are a plus
• Flexibility to work various shifts in a home & community care setting; experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities is highly desirable

Join us as an In Home Caregiver if you’re passionate about providing compassionate support that empowers individuals to live safely and comfortably at home. Your dedication will help foster independence while ensuring safety, dignity, and well-being for every person you serve.

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 36.0 per week

Work Location: In person