Caregiver for hospice clients. Full time. - Guardian Angel Senior Services

We are urgently looking for a caregiver with strong skills to work with Hospice Clients. 

The initial job will be for 8 weeks, starting on October 9th. 

The position would be 37.5 hours/week, 7:00 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. with a rotating schedule, would include every other weekend.

Week 1: Tues/Wed/Sat

Week 2: Sun/Thurs/Fri

When this initial contract has finished, you will be eligible to be offered a permanent position with us. 

Responsibilities:

The Hospice caregiver provides compassionate personal care and homemaker services for patients when appropriate and maintains a safe and healthy environment as directed by the plan of care.

More Specifically:

• Assist patients with appropriate techniques to maintain personal hygiene and grooming, including shower, tub or bed baths and mouth, skin, nail, and hair care.

• Assist patients in the use of toilet facilities, including bed pans.

• Provide skin care with observation for pressure areas and sores and knowledge of preventive measures.

• Assist patients in and out of bed using safe transfer techniques, including the use of gait belts and mechanical lifting equipment, when applicable (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

• Assist patients with walking, including the use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs, when applicable.

• Assist with meal preparation and feeding, when required.

• Observe, report, and document patient status and care provided.

• Practice basic infection control procedures.
• Medicine reminders.

• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the patient.

• Recognize emergencies and contact emergency personnel and supervisor when necessary.

• Understand the physical, developmental, and emotional needs of the populations served.

• Treat the patient and his/her property with respect.

Perks of being a Guardian Angel:

• Pay is bi-weekly, but we offer Daily Pay as well.
• Referral bonuses - we build our caregiver family from within!
• Holiday pay. GET PAID DOUBLE TO WORK ON A MAJOR HOLIDAY!
• Flexible hours
• Merit Program with chance to earn $1 extra per hour.
• Mileage reimbursement.

Guardian Angel Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.