Home Care Caregivers-Companions in Charleston, SC

CNA/Caregiver/Home Health Aides/Companions

Live Long Well Care of Daniel 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. CNA certification is not required, but can be a plus and is paid a premium! Must be able to work some weekends. Must have a valid Driver's License and clean driving record.

Services will be provided to various addresses/clients within a 30-mile radius of the branch address.

Must have an up-to-date smartphone for the electronic viewing and capture of Time and Attendance, Care Tasks, and Communication.

Position Summary

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.) is required. You MUST be pet friendly.
• 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 with a high level of confidentiality. Must pass competency testing on hire and ongoing for the basics of, but not limited to: meal preparation, housekeeping, infection control, safety in the home, proper handling of emergencies, transportation, pet walking and care.

D. Other

Qualifications:

Must have an…