Private-duty Caregiver for Veteran
Company: Aging In Place
Location: Pleasant Hill
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionAging in Place is locally owned and operated by a
nurse that understands the true meaning of compassion. The company
was born out of a vision of providing an aging community with a
means of securing and receiving a high quality of care in the
comfort of their own homes. Aging in Place is now committed to
providing the much-needed quality care that the senior population
has worked so hard to deserve. We are looking for caring and
devoted caregivers who are passionate about improving the lives of
the people they care for and the families they work with.Aging In
Place is also a preferred provider for the VA and is honored to be
able to serve our veterans. We are looking for a compassionate
individual wanting to make a difference in the life of a veteran in
Pleasant Hill, MO. All caregivers including males and veterans are
encouraged to apply. Benefits
- Paid Training
- Competitive Pay - Starting pay is $15 an hour
- Travel StipendResponsibilities
- Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or
those recovering from surgeries, injuries, or accidents by
attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing,
dressing, and eating
- Help clients take prescribed medication and assist clients with
ambulation
- Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor's
appointments, walks, etc.)
- Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals
and help with physical therapy exercises
- Complete client's shopping or accompanies them to successfully
do so
- Perform cognitive exercises with clients
- Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual
incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Offer activities that are essential for daily living by
assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other
tasks, if necessaryQualifications
- Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and
continuously learn new skills
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with the physical
capability to perform job-related duties
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation every single
day
- Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive
manner
- Prior experience in healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care
environment
- Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
- Supportive and compassionate
- High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver,
CNA or HHA, or completion of a CNA Program
- Take pride in providing high-quality care We are an equal
opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Keywords: Aging In Place, Independence , Private-duty Caregiver for Veteran, Healthcare , Pleasant Hill, Missouri
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