Caregiver - Weekends
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CUMBERLAND VILLAGE AT HOME
Aiken, SC, US
Summary
The caregiver provides compassionate in-home care, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility assistance for elderly or disabled clients. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe environment, documenting care logs, and reporting changes in client conditions to management.
Job Description
Description
The Caregiver will provide compassionate in-home care services to clients, assisting with activities of daily living, personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping, while ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Caregivers help maintain a clean and safe environment and provide emotional support to clients.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Reports to: Supervisor/Home Care Manager.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Follows the client's individualized care plan and provides safe, competent, and compassionate care.
- Assists clients with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and toileting needs.
- Assist with preparing and/or setting up nutritious meals if necessary.
- Provides assistance with ambulation and mobility, including the use of assistive devices.
- Encourages clients to maintain independence and participate in activities of interest.
- Provides emotional support and companionship, fostering trust and a positive relationship.
- Observes and reports changes in the client’s physical or mental condition to the supervisor promptly.
- Performs light housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment.
- Assists clients with errands, appointments, and transportation as needed (if applicable).
- Documents care provided and maintains accurate daily logs and visit records.
- Participates in in-service training and staff meetings as required.
Requirements
- Ability to effectively communicate (speaking, understanding, reading, and writing) in English.
- Patience, compassion, and understanding of elderly and disabled clients.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong observational skills and attention to detail in reporting changes in client condition.
- Basic knowledge of safe food handling, infection control, and universal precautions.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience as a caregiver, home health aide, or in a related field preferred. Completion of relevant caregiver training or certification (where required by state regulations).
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift or move clients up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
- Sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to provide care and operate necessary equipment.
