Non Medical CareGiver - Gentle Angels Caregiving Services LLC

Responsible for (Non-Medical), in-home provide for the comfort and general supervision of Patients' as well as home management services. Provides companionship to those individuals requiring socialization arid/or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean and orderly environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of ninth education; high school diploma or GED preferred. Must demonstrate satisfactory completions of any stated mandated training. Applicant must be bendable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: criminal background investigation, professional reference checks and give permission to submit to random drug testing.

Must satisfactorily complete the following:

• Complete and pass GACS's Competency Training Test the following subject areas:
• Confidentiality
• Patient control and the independent living philosophy.
• Instrumental activities of daily living.
• Recognizing changes in the Patient that need to be addressed.
• Basic infection control.
• Universal precautions.
• Handling of emergencies.
• Recognizing and reporting abuse or neglect.
• Dealing with difficult behaviors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide general attention to Patient's non-medical needs in accordance with a Plan of Care.
• Provides companionship for Patients' including talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support.
• Promote the Patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
• Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being,
• Provide for a dean, safe, and healthy environment for Patients and family members. Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of Patient's garments and linens,
• Prepare and serve meals as directed and ensure dishes are washed and kitchens is clean
• after each meal.
• Assists Patient in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc.
• Accompanies Patient on walks, community trips, doctor's office, bank, beauty salons, etc.
• Reminds Patient to take self-administered medications.
• Observes and reports any changes in the Patient's mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Patient's home setting and automobile. Contact with blood or other body fluids may pose a risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases.

POSITION PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The work requires light physical exertion on a regular and reoccurring basis, such as driving, assisting the Patient in activities, and light housekeeping. You are regularly required to sit, walk, talk, hear and occasionally required to reach and lift. GACS requires all employees prior to any offer of employment being extended; all employees must successfully pass a state mandatory criminal background check. GACS is prohibiting from hiring and or retaining any individual(s) with a prohibited conviction or Department of Aging ineligibility determination.