Job Title: Personal/Advanced Care Caregiver

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Hourly Rate: $16 per hour

Requirements: 2+ years of personal care experience, CNA experience, HHA experience

Scheduling: Part-Time & Full-Time (Days, Evenings, Overnights, Weekends)

You let us know when YOU are available!

Soft Skills: Empathy, Effective Communication, Patience, Flexibility, Respect,

Attention to Detail, Resilience, Emotional Stability, and Cultural Competency

Do you enjoy getting to know people and building meaningful relationships? Do you have a heart for helping those in need? If so, this role could be just the fit for you! Caring Companions Caregivers make scheduled visits to client homes, where we provide supportive non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their

homes. These services generally fall under three categories:

• Companionship

• Personal Care

• Advanced Care

  Companionship services are those that stimulate, encourage, and assist an individual. The primary responsibilities of Companionship services include the following:

  • Providing companionship and conversation

  • Providing stabilization and assistance with walking

  • Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items

  • Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders

  • Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)

  • Washing and ironing laundry

  • Running errands

  • Accompanying clients to appointments

    Personal Care services are personal in nature and often include assistance with activities of daily living. The primary responsibilities of Personal Care services include the following:

  • Assisting with bathing

  • Assisting with grooming

  • Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues

  • Assisting with lifting and transferring

    Advanced Care services are based upon specialized training which maximizes both the ability of both the Caregivers and Client to cope with the ramifications of this family of degenerative diseases. These services could include the following:

  • Assisting client with care in bed - bed bath, changing client in bed, positioning in bed to prevent pressure sores, use hoyer lift

  • Possess an understanding of late-stage Alzheimer's disease and its effect on clients and their families

  • Monitor and optimize the physical environment to be supportive and safe

  • Maintain effective communication and manage difficult behavior using specialized techniques

  • Assist in activities of daily living to preserve and maximize independence and dignity

    Secondary Responsibilities include the following:

  • Contributing to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life

  • Performing other reasonable duties as assigned

  • Reporting hours according to office policy

  • Reporting any significant changes in a client's needs or living conditions

  • Regularly communicating with supervisor and office staff

  • Attend all in-services and training

    Essential Qualifications

    The Employee must understand and uphold the policies and procedures established by Caring Companions In-Home Senior Care. An individual must possess the minimum education, experience, and skills to perform the primary and secondary responsibilities the job requires. Additional qualifications include:

  • Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting

  • Eager to improve and continuously learn new skill

  • Ability to speak clearly so others can understand

  • Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations

  • Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, reach

  • Ability to lift, push or pull 50 pounds

  • Must maintain working cellular telephone on file with Caring Companions Office

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day

  • Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner

  • Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends

  • Prior experience in healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)

  • Willingness to enforce health and safety standards

  • Supportive and compassionate

  • Give permission to submit to random drug and alcohol testing

  • Meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving Record, Professional and Personal Reference Checks

  • High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver

  • Take pride in providing high-quality care

    We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.