Job Location : Phoenix,AZ, USA
Shift Type: Full time and Part-Time
Role: Caregivers provide non-medical paraprofessional services to the agency's home care clients, asassessed in the care plan and in compliance with the client's Service Agreement.Scope of Position: Reports to Homewatch Caregivers Caregiver Manager/Director. Position isdeemed a safety-sensitive position, in which job performance can affect the safety of employee andothers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
1. Experience as a caregiver in a home care setting, Assisted Living/Memory care, SkilledNursing/Rehabilitation facility or hospital.2. Must meet hiring criteria as defined in the agency's minimum standards, to include eligibilityto pass 50 state national background check, Arizona DPS Level 1 Fingerprint ClearanceCard, First Aid/CPR certification, and TB Surveillance Screening.3. Must practice good hygiene and maintain a positive appearance.4. Must be able to function with minimal supervision, accepting personal responsibility formaintaining a professional relationship with the client.5. Must accept responsibility for maintaining skills and learning on an ongoing basis, as well asadhering to agency policies.6. Does not administer medication or perform any procedures requiring the knowledge or skillsof a licensed nurse or medical provider. Performs medication reminders as per Plan of Careinstructions.7. Must have excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.8. Must be able to practice and utilize proper body mechanics with client transfers and mobilityrequirements.9. Must be able to understand and support safe work practices in promotion of accidentprevention and company safety program.10. Proficient in light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry, meal preparation/cooking, washingdishes, and vacuuming.11. Must be able to identify client change of condition and report all changes/incidents toHomewatch CareGivers, in addition to initiation of emergency procedures, as necessary.12. Must pass all background screening with satisfactory results for initial hire and annuallythereafter; to include 50 state background check and Arizona DPS Level 1 FingerprintClearance Card, in addition to maintaining all required credentials to include: CPR and First-Aid certifications, in addition to annual TB Surveillance Screening.
Major Responsibilities:1. Responsible for assisting the agency's clients with their personal care needs in accordancewith the care plan and qualifications (CCG/CAN/Non-Certified CG).2. Responsible for assisting clients with activities of daily living in a safe and beneficialmanner.3. Must possess effective communication skills.4. Must be able to read and comprehend instructions in accordance with the client's Plan ofCare.5. Must understand and comply with company safety and infection control policies andprocedures.6. Monitoring and identification of client change of condition and incidents with reporting of allchanges to Homewatch CareGivers.
Physical Qualifications:1. Able to work an average of 20-40 hours per week.2. Ability to work assigned shifts with ability to always remain awake and alert.3. Able to bend, climb, stoop, and stand an average of 5 hours per day.4. Able to lift 20-30 pounds.5. Ability to use tools necessary for job.