Elite Community-Based Services Hiring for Caregiver – Weekly Pay Job at De Queen, AR Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Reports observations of the client’s condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Executive Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
• Utilize the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable.
• Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
• May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including: bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing; care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including pericare and applying lotion; transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet. Assist client in preparing for bed. Position patient in bed as directed. Assists with ambulation including with cane, walker and crutches. Personal care dressing of client. Medication reminder.
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to client’s personal care.
• Accompanies client to medical appointments or shopping and performing other essential errands, if necessary.
• Measures and records oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide.
• Prepares meals as required based upon client’s preferred diet. May need to feed client if required.
• Provides clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.
• Ensures confidentiality of client records and information.
• Records and reports activities related to personal care responsibilities, as required.
• Responds promptly to client requests
• Documents all client related activities in a timely manner.
• Participates in performance improvement inservices.
• Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Current drivers license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle.

• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients needs.