Non-Medical In-Home Caregiver

Job Summary

This position provides non-medical in-home care for seniors. The goal is to support seniors to safely live in their own homes and enjoy quality of life.

Responsibilities & Activities

• Assist with walking and light exercise
• Plan and prepare meals, followed by clean-up
• Monitor food expiration dates and prepare future meals
• Make beds and change linens, as needed
• Light housekeeping, including dusting and vacuuming
• Assist with bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Laundry and ironing
• Run errands (pick up prescriptions, dry cleaning)
• Engage in physical and mental exercises
• Provide medication reminders
• Escort to appointments (hair salon, physical therapy, etc.)
• Escort to religious services or events
• Maintain calendar and organize mail
• Engage in activities (games, memory books)
• Companionship
• Complete necessary care plan documents, time records, and other forms associated with client care

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be available to work a varying and flexible schedule; live-in or overnight situations are possible. Must be able to complete the necessary written and verbal training courses required to care for seniors in their own homes. Must have a valid driver's license.

Essential Mental Functions

• Adapt to new environments
• Work with a diverse population with respect to personal values, religious beliefs, and lifestyles
• Respect for individuals
• Identify communication styles and adapt accordingly

Essential Physical Functions

• Lift 50 lbs
• Bending
• Climbing stairs
• Successfully complete a health evaluation, be free of communicable disease, and provide immunization records on a timely basis

Equipment Used

• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
• Mobility equipment – wheelchair, walker, etc.
• Transfer boards and gait belts

Required Documentation (Kept Current)

• CPR certification
• Auto insurance