Experienced Caregiver

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Experience in caregiving
• •Dependable attendance
• •Completion of entire scheduled shifts
• •Honest disclosure of experience and limitations
• •Ability to safely complete approved care plans
• •Ability to safely perform essential responsibilities of an accepted assignment
• •Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods
• •Ability to frequently bend, reaching, turning and twisting
• •Ability to kneel or squat when necessary
• •Ability to use stairs in certain client environments
• •Ability to assist clients with walking and balance
• •Ability to push or maneuver a wheelchair
• •Ability to assist with repositioning
• •Ability to support transfers according to the care plan
• •Ability to use approved transfer equipment
• •Ability to handle laundry, groceries, household supplies and care equipment
• •Ability to complete light housekeeping
• •Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
• •Ability to respond promptly during falls, emergencies or changes in condition
• •Ability to remain awake throughout night or overnight shifts
• •Ability to remain fully awake, alert and attentive throughout the entire shift
• •Ability to complete scheduled safety checks
• •Ability to monitor the client's condition
• •Ability to assist with toileting and incontinence care
• •Ability to reposition the client
• •Ability to provide medication reminders when authorized
• •Ability to respond immediately when the client needs assistance
• •Ability to complete approved nighttime housekeeping responsibilities
• •Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment
• •Ability to prepare the client's environment for the morning routine
• •Ability to document care and observations in real time
• •Ability to maintain a clean, safe and insured vehicle
• •Ability to follow all client-specific transportation instructions
• •Ability to secure mobility equipment appropriately
• •Ability to follow fall-prevention procedures
• •Ability to request assistance when care cannot be completed safely
• •Ability to use an approved gait belt when directed
• •Ability to assist with sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit transfers
• •Ability to complete approved one-person transfers
• •Ability to follow all two-person transfer requirements
• •Ability to use a mechanical or Hoyer lift when required
• •Ability to check equipment before use
• •Ability to explain personal-care tasks before beginning
• •Ability to provide assistance in a respectful, patient and professional manner
• •Ability to provide calm and consistent supervision
• •Ability to offer appropriate redirection and reassurance
• •Ability to support established routines
• •Ability to monitor for confusion, agitation or wandering
• •Ability to observe changes in behavior
• •Ability to encourage safe and appropriate activities
• •Ability to maintain a quiet and supportive environment
• •Ability to follow client-specific communication strategies
• •Ability to remain aware of the client's location and safety
• •Ability to immediately report significant behavioral or cognitive changes
• •Ability to document all concerns and completed care responsibilities
• •Ability to remain patient, attentive and aware of the client's safety throughout the entire shift
• •Ability to provide bed baths
• •Ability to complete personal hygiene
• •Ability to provide toileting and incontinence care
• •Ability to change protective undergarments
• •Ability to assist with perineal care
• •Ability to reposition according to the care plan
• •Ability to use pillows or approved positioning supports
• •Ability to keep bedding clean, dry and free from wrinkles
• •Ability to change linens while the client remains in bed
• •Ability to monitor common pressure areas
• •Ability to observe for redness, bruising or skin concerns
• •Ability to provide feeding and hydration assistance
• •Ability to maintain the client's dignity, comfort and privacy
• •Ability to report all changes in condition immediately
• •Ability to use proper body mechanics
• •Ability to request assistance whenever a task cannot be completed safely
• •Ability to plan meals according to client preferences
• •Ability to follow approved dietary instructions
• •Ability to prepare meals and snacks
• •Ability to assist with feeding
• •Ability to encourage regular fluid intake
• •Ability to observe and document food and fluid intake
• •Ability to assist with grocery organization
• •Ability to follow safe food-handling practices
• •Ability to wash dishes
• •Ability to clean meal-preparation areas
• •Ability to report concerns related to appetite, swallowing or hydration
• •Ability to tidy the client's immediate living space
• •Ability to dust
• •Ability to sweep
• •Ability to vacuum
• •Ability to mop approved areas
• •Ability to clean frequently touched surfaces
• •Ability to organize care supplies
• •Ability to remove trash
• •Ability to keep walkways and emergency-access areas clear
• •Ability to report unsafe conditions or needed repairs
• •Ability to provide scheduled reminders
• •Ability to assist with an approved prefilled medication planner
• •Ability to place approved medications in a cup when directed
• •Ability to remind the client to self-administer their medication
• •Ability to document reminders and client responses
• •Ability to report refusals, missed doses or other concerns
• •Ability to provide medication reminders
• •Ability to assist with approved blood glucose monitoring
• •Ability to document readings when required
• •Ability to observe food and fluid intake
• •Ability to monitor the client's physical, emotional and behavioral condition
• •Ability to report pain, swelling, bruising, redness or skin concerns
• •Ability to report falls, injuries or changes in mobility
• •Ability to report confusion or unusual behavior
• •Ability to follow established emergency procedures
• •Ability to contact the Helping Hearts office immediately when concerns arise
• •Ability to complete accurate electronic documentation
• •Ability to report concerns rather than independently diagnose or treat
• •Ability to not assume that someone else has already reported a change in condition
• •Ability to provide scheduled reminders
• •Ability to assist with an approved prefilled medication planner
• •Ability to place approved medications in a cup when directed
• •Ability to remind the client to self-administer their medication
• •Ability to document reminders and client responses
• •Ability to report refusals, missed doses or other concerns
• •Ability to not independently administer medication
• •Ability to not change medication instructions
• •Ability to not provide medical advice outside their authorized scope
• •Ability to transport clients to appointments
• •Ability to assist with approved errands
• •Ability to transport clients to social activities
• •Ability to help clients enter and exit the vehicle
• •Ability to secure mobility equipment appropriately
• •Ability to follow all client-specific transportation instructions
• •Ability to maintain a clean, safe and insured vehicle
• •Ability to report any transportation concern immediately
• •Ability to only transport clients when the assignment has been approved
• •Ability to only transport clients when all transportation requirements have been satisfied
• •Ability to remain awake, alert and attentive throughout the entire shift
• •Ability to complete scheduled safety checks
• •Ability to monitor the client's condition
• •Ability to assist with toileting and incontinence care
• •Ability to reposition the client
• •Ability to provide medication reminders when authorized
• •Ability to respond immediately when the client needs assistance
• •Ability to complete approved nighttime housekeeping responsibilities
• •Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment
• •Ability to prepare the client's environment for the morning routine
• •Ability to document care and observations in real time
• •Ability to not sleep, nap, doze, lie down to rest or close eyes for extended periods
• •Ability to not attempt an unsafe transfer
• •Ability to not use equipment they have not been trained and authorized to operate
• •Ability to not independently administer medication
• •Ability to not change medication instructions
• •Ability to not provide medical advice outside their authorized scope
• •Ability to not assume that someone else has already reported a change in condition
• •Ability to not sleep, nap, doze, lie down to rest or close eyes for extended periods
• •Ability to not attempt an unsafe transfer
• •Ability to not use equipment they have not been trained and authorized to operate
• •Ability to not independently administer medication
• •Ability to not change medication instructions
• •Ability to not provide medical advice outside their authorized scope
• •Ability to not assume that someone else has already reported a change in condition
• •Ability to not sleep, nap, doze, lie down to rest or close eyes for extended periods
• •Ability to not attempt an unsafe transfer
• •Ability to not use equipment they have not been trained and authorized to operate
• •Ability to not independently administer medication
• •Ability to not change medication instructions
• •Ability to not provide medical advice outside their authorized scope
• •Ability to not assume that someone else has already reported a change in condition