Caregiver Needed for Lifting And Transfers

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Full assistance with activities of daily living
• •Hands-on transfer assistance
• •Understanding of fall prevention requiring constant awareness, close supervision, and proactive safety measures
• •Availability to work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
• •Consistent attendance
• •Comfort entering and working in a home with a small household pet
• •Ability to treat the client with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect
• •Physical ability and willingness to safely assist the client with transfers
• •Wheelchair to commode transfers
• •Commode to wheelchair transfers
• •Wheelchair to bed and bed to wheelchair transfers
• •Wheelchair to chair or other approved seating transfers
• •Sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit transfers
• •Toileting-related mobility and clothing-management assistance
• •Repositioning for safety, hygiene, and comfort
• •Use of approved transfer equipment when required by the care plan
• •Ability to explain the transfer process to the client
• •Ability to make sure the client is positioned correctly
• •Ability to properly position the wheelchair or commode
• •Ability to lock the wheelchair brakes before beginning
• •Ability to move footrests, cords, furniture, and other obstacles out of the way
• •Ability to clear and inspect the transfer area
• •Ability to use proper body mechanics
• •Ability to use approved transfer equipment when required
• •Ability to closely monitor the client's balance and comfort
• •Ability to move slowly and avoid rushing or pulling the client
• •Ability to stop immediately if the transfer becomes unsafe
• •Ability to follow the client's care plan and use any required gait belt, Hoyer lift, sit-to-stand lift, or other approved transfer device only after receiving proper training and authorization
• •Ability to protect the client from further injury and contact the Helping Hearts office immediately if a transfer cannot be completed safely
• •Ability to remain alert, attentive, engaged, and safety-focused throughout the entire shift
• •Ability to provide close supervision during standing, walking, toileting, and transfers
• •Ability to stay within a safe assisting distance whenever the client is moving
• •Ability to encourage the client to request assistance before attempting to stand or transfer
• •Ability to maintain a clear and hazard-free environment
• •Ability to check for spills, cords, loose rugs, clutter, poor lighting, and unsafe furniture placement
• •Ability to make sure mobility devices are properly positioned and within reach
• •Ability to make sure the client has appropriate footwear during mobility
• •Ability to keep commonly used items safely within the client's reach
• •Ability to remain especially attentive when the client is tired, weak, distracted, or attempting to toilet
• •Ability to never leave the client unattended during a task when supervision is required
• •Ability to avoid personal-phone use or other distractions that interfere with active supervision
• •Ability to immediately report changes in mobility, balance, strength, or transfer ability
• •Ability to immediately report every fall, near fall, injury, or safety concern
• •Ability to complete all required incident documentation accurately and promptly
• •Ability to observe the client's overall condition and promptly report concerns
• •Ability to observe changes in mobility, balance, or transfer ability
• •Ability to observe changes in physical strength or coordination
• •Ability to observe changes in skin condition, bruising, redness, swelling, or pain
• •Ability to observe changes in appetite or fluid intake
• •Ability to observe changes in toileting patterns
• •Ability to observe changes in mood, behavior, or cognition
• •Ability to observe changes in alertness, confusion, agitation, or unusual behavior
• •Ability to observe changes in breathing, comfort, or general condition
• •Ability to observe the safety or cleanliness of the home
• •Ability to report low supplies, maintenance concerns, or household safety hazards
• •Ability to complete accurate shift documentation, electronic visit verification, and required care notes
• •Ability to report concerns immediately without waiting until the end of the shift
• •Ability to be comfortable entering and working in a home with a small dog
• •Ability to remain aware of the dog's location when the client is walking or transferring
• •Ability to help prevent the dog, toys, food bowls, or leashes from becoming fall hazards
• •Ability to follow the client's instructions regarding appropriate interaction with the dog
• •Ability to never allow the pet to interfere with the client's care, supervision, or safety
• •Ability to consistently work every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
• •Reliable commitment to all three scheduled days
• •Regular attendance, punctuality, and dependable transportation
• •Understanding of the importance of continuity of care
• •Previous hands-on caregiving experience
• •Experience with full activities-of-daily-living support
• •Experience with personal care and toileting assistance
• •Experience with high fall-risk clients
• •Experience with wheelchair-to-commode transfers
• •Experience with wheelchair-to-bed transfers
• •Experience with sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit transfers
• •Experience with mobility and transfer assistance
• •Experience with wheelchair support
• •Experience with repositioning
• •Experience with one-on-one home care
• •Experience with companion care
• •Experience with safety monitoring
• •Experience with accurate care documentation
• •Willingness to complete all required hands-on training and demonstrate safe use of equipment before independently performing mechanical-lift transfers
• •Compassion and respect
• •Observation and safety-consciousness
• •Patience and reassurance
• •Active engagement with the client
• •Reliability and punctuality
• •Honesty and trustworthiness
• •Detail orientation
• •Ability to follow care-plan instructions
• •Comfort providing hands-on personal care
• •Willingness to learn and correctly use approved transfer equipment
• •Ability to communicate concerns immediately
• •Ability to maintain professional boundaries
• •Willingness to complete all required training

Desired Qualifications

• •Previous experience using a Hoyer lift, sit-to-stand lift, or other mechanical transfer equipment
• •Previous hands-on caregiving experience with full activities-of-daily-living support
• •Previous hands-on caregiving experience with personal care and toileting assistance
• •Previous hands-on caregiving experience with high fall-risk clients
• •Previous hands-on caregiving experience with wheelchair-to-commode transfers
• •Previous hands-on caregiving experience with wheelchair-to-bed transfers
• •Previous hands-on caregiving experience with sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit transfers
• •Previous hands-on caregiving experience with mobility and transfer assistance
• •Previous hands-on caregiving experience with wheelchair support
• •Previous hands-on caregiving experience with repositioning
• •Previous hands-on caregiving experience with one-on-one home care
• •Previous hands-on caregiving experience with companion care
• •Previous hands-on caregiving experience with safety monitoring
• •Previous hands-on caregiving experience with accurate care documentation