Companion Care Provider / Caregiver
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Description: Job Summary An individual who is competent to perform assigned functions of non-medical care to the client in their residence. Qualifications -Must have completed orientation, non-medical training program and competency. -Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly. -Ability to carry out directions, read and write. -Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job. Responsibilities -Provide companionship to client. -Prepare and serve meals and/or snacks. -Provide grooming and dressing guidance. -Provide light housekeeping. -Provide laundry and linen service to include washing, ironing and folding clothes. -Provide shopping service to client to include grocery and clothes shopping. -Provide incidental transportation for client which includes visits to doctor appointments,friends, family members, or stores. -Provide assistance and planning of client's recreational activities and events. -May remind client of medications. -Record and report changes in the client's physical condition, behavior or appearance to supervisor or Case Coordinator. -Document services delivered in accordance with FirstLight Home Care policies and Procedures. Working Environment: -Works both indoors in the Agency office and in the field with clients and referral sources. Job Relationships: -Supervised by: Care Coordinator Risk Exposure: -High risk Lifting Requirements Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: -Ability to participate in physical activity. -Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity. -Heavy lifting. -Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis. Requirements: Level 2 Background Check