Elderly Companion
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Perform personal care activities assisting patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, ambulation, transfers, dressing, shaving, and meal preparation. Accompany patients on errands or medical appointments while performing light housekeeping tasks. Provide patient-specific activities such as hospice supportive care, medication reminders, range of motion exercises, blood glucose monitoring, and incontinence care. Utilize lifting equipment like gait belts and Hoyer lifts for patient safety. Flexible scheduling is available with weekend shift differentials and multiple income opportunities. Full-time equivalent health insurance benefits are provided.
Required Qualifications
- Personal Hygiene
- Ambulation/Transfers
- Dressing/Shaving
- Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions
- Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments
- Light housekeeping activities
- Providing hospice supportive care
- Medication reminders
- Assisting with the prescribed range of motion exercises
- Assisting with blood glucose monitoring
- Care of bed-bound patients
- Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts
Desired Qualifications
- Hoyer lift
- Personal care
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Companionship
- Light cleaning
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