Weekend caregiver dementia client in Richardson

Job Summary

Responsible for non‑medical, home support services which provide comfort, safety, and general supervision of clients as well as home management services. Provides companionship to individuals requiring socialization or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean, and orderly environment.

High school diploma or GED preferred. Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of any stated mandated training. Applicant must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for background checks including criminal, motor vehicle, professional and personal reference checks, and give permission to submit to random drug and alcohol testing.

Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance. Must satisfactorily complete Comfort Keepers training, orientation program, and adhere to Comfort Keepers policies and procedures. Must function in an assisted living setting with minimal supervision, maintain satisfactory relationships with staff, clients, and families, and demonstrate genuine concern for helping people with high standards of honesty and integrity.

• Performs duties as assigned on the plan of care – not just a companion
• Assists the client with activities of daily living by providing approved personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, and/or ambulation
• Provides a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients and family members
• Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering garments and linens and changing the bed
• Reminds client to take self‑administered medications
• Observes and reports any changes in the client’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co‑workers
• Participates in in‑service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested
• Completes required documentation of services delivered and submits to office in a timely manner according to policy
• Maintains confidentiality regarding client information
• Other reasonable related duties as assigned

• Follow verbal and written instructions and document services provided
• Speak clearly so others can understand
• Excellent interpersonal abilities – give full attention to what others are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Actively look for ways to help others
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adjust actions in relation to others

Dementia patient in an assisted living setting. Contact with blood or other body fluids may pose a risk for exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and infectious diseases. About every other weekend, the schedule includes both Saturday and Sunday split shifts: 8 a.m.–noon and 3:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Requires moderate physical exertion on a regular basis, such as driving, assisting clients in transfer activities and ambulation, and light housekeeping. Must regularly stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, reach, kneel, and crouch. Lifting up to 25 pounds is permitted and may be required.