Overnight Caregiver - Ithaca/Cortland

Comfort Keepers • Full-time • Ithaca, US • 4d ago

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for non-medical, in-home support services which provide for the comfort, safety, and general supervision of clients. Provides companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean, and orderly environment. Duties include; medication reminders, errands, laundry, meal prep., light housekeeping, companonship.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED preferred. Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of any stated mandated training. CNA's, PCA's, HHA's are encouarged to apply, although certification is not required.

Must satisfactorily complete Comfort Keepers training and orientation program. Must accept responsibility for learning and adhering to Comfort Keepers policies and procedures, be able to function in the home setting with minimal direct supervision and maintain satisfactory relationships with administrative staff, clients, and family members. Must be genuinely concerned about helping people and have high standards of honesty and integrity.

Applicants must be able to provide a valid license, proof of auto insurance, and successfully pass a vehicle safety inspection.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs duties as assigned on the plan of care.
Provide socialization, conversation and emotional reassurance to the client.
Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of client’s garments and linens and changing the bed.
Pet care limited to feeding and enabling pet to exit the house safely under the supervision of client. Water plants as needed.
Assists in meeting nutritional needs by providing meal planning, meal preparation, grocery shopping, dishes, and kitchen clean-up.
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 by immediate supervisor.
Completed 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and document services provided.
Ability to speak clearly so others can understand.
Excellent interpersonal abilities by being able to give full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
Actively looks for ways to help others.
Strong organizational skills and adjusting actions in relations to others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Client home setting and automobile. Contact with blood or other body fluids may pose a risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases.

POSITION PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires moderate physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis, such as driving, and light housekeeping. Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, reach, kneel, and crouch. Lifting only up to 25 pounds is permitted and may be required.

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