Caregiver, Ventura - FirstLight Home Care - Beachlife LLC
Ventura, CA 93004
About the Job
Caregiver
JOB SUMMARY:
An individual who has completed personal care training and is competent to perform assigned functions of personal care to the client in their residence. Manage
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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:
- Assist clients with personal hygiene, including shower, tub or bed baths, oral care, hair and skin care.
- Assist clients in the use of toilet facilities, including bed pans.
- Assist clients in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent.
- Assist clients with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable.
- Assist clients with self-administration of medications.
- Meal preparation and feeding, when required.
- Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior or appearance to supervisor or Case Coordinator.
- Documenting 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:
Low 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.
Source : FirstLight Home Care - Beachlife LLC