Caregiver Job at Senior Helpers - Lee's Summit, Independence, MO 64050

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Job Description

Senior Helpers is currently looking for caregivers, our goal is to keep our seniors independent and safe at home, which allows them to enjoy a higher quality of life and peace of mind. If you are compassionate toward the elderly and would enjoy the satisfaction of helping them remain independent while living at home, a care giving opportunity with Senior Helpers might be for you!

We require a commitment to our clients and their families, as well as professionalism and a desire to enrich the lives of our clients. The ability to adapt to a changing environment is essential, and flexibility is required. Previous caregiver experience is a plus, but we will train you if you have a heart for seniors and the desire to be the best you can be.

Essential Functions

  • Performs personal care activities that assist the clients with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to):
  • Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, mouth, skin and hair and dressing)
  • Ambulation ( Assisting with wheelchairs, walkers, transferring using gate belt or lift)
  • Cooking (preparing meals or snacks,
  • Medication reminders
  • Running errands such as Doctor appointments, beauty salon or grocery store.
  • Light housekeeping including (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, gathering trash, changing bed linens, light laundry.

Qualifications

  • 18+ years of age with a phone
  • Valid driver's license
  • Reliable transportation with valid insurance
  • High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred.
  • Experience is preferred but we will train the right person.
  • Current CPR Certificate is recommended but not required.
  • Ability to read, speak and understand English as needed for the job.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Companionship and conversation
    • Light housekeeping
    • Household management
    • Walking assistance
    • Eating assistance
    • Errands
    • Transportation using either the clients or your own vehicle
    • Meal planning and preparation
    • Laundry and linen changing
    • Bathing assistance
    • Dressing assistance
    • Toileting
    • Medication reminders
    • Monitor Alzheimer’s & Dementia clients

In sleep-over or live in situations:

  • Assist client to and from bed
  • Assist client throughout the night

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