A caregiver offers assistance to individuals who require help with daily tasks due to illness disability or advanced age as well as supporting their families. They possess expertise in providing companionship supervising household chores and offering sitting services. Their duties often extend to evenings weekends and holidays.
Requirements:
Current working telephone number
Reliable transportation
Current physical or T.B./PPD test if applicablePersonal Requirements:
Ability to establish and maintain relationships Have a caring and supportive attitude
Respect the rights of others
Be adaptable when working with a team of caregivers or under supervision
Functions To follow and perform the services in the client care plan provided which may require the following:
Observe and report changes in client s attitude behavior or physical condition.
Routine domestic duties such as cleaning laundry meal preparation and shopping
Transportation needs such as accompany client on medical appointment picking up prescriptions and running errands.
Meal preparation and assistance with eating if applicable Assistance with personal care if applicable
Requirements
Successful completion of required certification courses or practical understanding and demonstrating theoretical and practical competency in following areas:
Knowledge of understanding the needs of the elderly handicapped or convalescing individual
Knowledge And principles of handling medical emergencies in the home and infection control
Knowledge of processing and assisting with personal services and domestic duties
Knowledge of transportation and driving requirements
Knowledge to identify problems and determine effective solutions
Knowledge of CPR and First Aid if applicable
Ability to read write and speak English and follow instructions
Benefits
Paragon Home Care offers comprehensive benefits for its team members. These include a retirement plan with company matching up to 4% robust paid time off (PTO) and health benefits including dental vision and Aflac plans. The retirement plan allows for contributions of up to 90% of earnings with varying levels of company matching. PTO accrual is subject to company policies and eligibility is contingent on remaining employed with the company. Health benefits are available after a 90day probation period and require maintaining fulltime status. Additionally employees have access to Same Day Pay through the TAPCHECK app.
Current TB or Chest X-ray Reliable Transportation Eligible to Work in the U.S. Physical Ability to Complete the Demands of the Job