Home Care Caregivers-Companions in Pawley's , SC

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Live Long Well Care of Pawley's Island is now accepting applications for Full Time and Part Time CNA/Caregiver/Home Health Aides/Companions to provide personal care and companionship for seniors. Day & Night Positions are available as well as weekends.

This position reports to the CSM (Client Services Manager) and/or designated supervisor in accordance with Company policy and regulatory requirements. This position is synonymous with the positions of Companion, Housekeeper, Homemaker, and Chore Worker.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living):
  Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, Transferring, Feeding. Mobility Assistance including using transfer aids (Hoyer lifts, gait belts, etc.) Transferring & Positioning
• Meal Preparation & Cooking Light Housekeeping & Laundry (to include the duties of washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen after meals, laundering clothes, bed linens, and performing other housekeeping activities normally done daily or weekly).
• Grocery Shopping/Errands/Transportation, Working with Dementia/Alzheimer's Clients
• Provides companionship for the patient/client while engaging in daily activities with clients
• Pet services (to include assisting clients with grooming, feeding, walking, bathing, etc.)
• Represents the company positively while creating an environment that fosters respect and courtesy for clients and other employees. Works within the company programs to promote safety and the well-being of all clients and employees.
• Provide general assistance and care to patients/clients to provide for a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the patient/client and family.
• Accurately and thoroughly document services provided in accordance with agency policy on day services are rendered, submitted in a timely manner.
• Immediately reports any changes in patient/client's needs, condition, or incidents to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Listens and responds to patient/client's needs in a sensitive and timely manner either through own initiative as appropriate, or by referral to the supervisor.

Professional Conduct & Development
• Attends, participates in internal staff development programs, and obtains continuing education as required by Company policy and regulation.

• Maintains and enhances clinical practice skills.

• Performs other duties as assigned in response to patient/client, office and/or facility needs.

• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Reports for work on time prepared to assume duties.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.

• Strong social work skills and ability to connect with individuals of all ages.

• Adheres to company dress code and wears company name badge in a visible place.

• Adheres to company policies and procedures.

• Offers assistance as needed or directs individual to appropriate resources with proper follow through.

• Complies timely with all requirements related to risk management, safety, infection control, TB screening, security, and fire, as appropriate.

• Provides a safe environment for clients, employees, and others.

• Assumes responsibility for all mandatory in-services, certification, and/or licensure, competencies, etc.

Prerequisites: A. Education:
• High school graduation or GED required.

• The candidate must have successfully completed a training program if required by state regulation or contract.

B. Direct Previous Experience:
• Two years' experience in a similar position desired but not required.

• Two years' experience working with the elderly desired but not required.

C. Skills/Competencies:
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently

• Ability to work with minimal or close supervision.

• Must conduct all business in a professional manner and…