Live In Caregiver

IMMEDIATE NEED: LIVE IN CAREGIVER NEEDED FOR CLIENT IN SEATTLE AREA. SHIFT RUNS FROM 8AM SUNDAY MORNING THRU 8AM TUESDAY MORNING. 2 DAY LIVE IN. Must have great communication skills and be highly skilled in Dementia care.

Acti-Kare Responsive In Home Care provides exceptional one on one senior care in homes across King County, Pierce County, and Snohomish County. Come be a part of our exceptional team.

Job Summary: Our Caregiver role is a crucial position for those who rely on others for basic daily care. Duties include such things as: helping with ADLs, meal prep, light housekeeping, help with bathing or showering, help with toileting or brief changes, laundry, medication reminders and light pet care.
Client specifics: Military vet, with Parkinson's. High fall risk, uses walker and wheelchair. Some swallowing issues requires food to be cut into bite size pieces and high monitoring at meals.

Caregiver Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Working Hours
• Health Insurance for those maintaining full time hours
• PTO & Sick Leave
• Compensation: $350/ day for Live Ins

Caregiver Responsibilities may include:

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility aroundthe house or outside (doctor’s appointments,walks etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them whenthey shop if needed
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’tcomplete on their own, including preparing meals
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members
• Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors andfamily members
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Caregiver Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Previous caregiver experience preferred but not required
• HCA or CNA certificate required or proof of current enrollment in anHCA or CNA training program
• Applicant must be positioned and willing to obtain
  
  HCA/ CNA license within 200 days of hire
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification a plus
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
• Outstanding communication, time management and interpersonal skills
• Physical endurance to complete required tasks
• Must be willing to undergo a DHSH background check and fingerprinting as part of the hiring process

Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.