Caregivers - Phoenix, United States - Homewatch CareGivers Phoenix

Description

Shift Type:
Full time and Part-Time

Role:
Caregivers provide non-medical paraprofessional services to the agency's home care clients, as
assessed in the care plan and in compliance with the client's Service Agreement.

Scope of Position:
Reports to Homewatch Caregivers Caregiver Manager/Director. Position is
deemed a safety-sensitive position, in which job performance can affect the safety of employee and
others.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Experience as a caregiver in a home care setting, Assisted Living/Memory care, Skilled

Nursing/Rehabilitation facility or hospital.

• Must meet hiring criteria as defined in the agency's minimum standards, to include eligibility

to pass 50 state national background check, Arizona DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance
Card, First Aid/CPR certification, and TB Surveillance Screening.

• Must practice good hygiene and maintain a positive appearance.
• Must be able to function with mínimal supervision, accepting personal responsibility for

maintaining a professional relationship with the client.

• Must accept responsibility for maintaining skills and learning on an ongoing basis, as well as

adhering to agency policies.

• Does not administer medication or perform any procedures requiring the knowledge or skills

of a licensed nurse or medical provider. Performs medication reminders as per Plan of Care
instructions.

• Must have excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Must be able to practice and utilize proper body mechanics with client transfers and mobility

requirements.

• Must be able to understand and support safe work practices in promotion of accident

prevention and company safety program.

• Proficient in light housekeeping tasks, such as laundry, meal preparation/cooking, washing

dishes, and vacuuming.

• Must be able to identify client change of condition and report all changes/incidents to

Homewatch CareGivers, in addition to initiation of emergency procedures, as necessary.

• Must pass all background screening with satisfactory results for initial hire and annually

thereafter; to include 50 state background check and Arizona DPS Level 1 Fingerprint
Clearance Card, in addition to maintaining all required credentials to include: CPR and First

• Aid certifications, in addition to annual TB Surveillance Screening.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting the agency's clients with their personal care needs in accordance

with the care plan and qualifications (CCG/CAN/Non-Certified CG).

• Responsible for assisting clients with activities of daily living in a safe and beneficial

manner.

• Must possess effective communication skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend instructions in accordance with the client's Plan of

Care.

• Must understand and comply with company safety and infection control policies and

procedures.

• Monitoring and identification of client change of condition and incidents with reporting of all

changes to Homewatch CareGivers.


Physical Qualifications:

• Able to work an average of 20-40 hours per week.
• Ability to work assigned shifts with ability to always remain awake and alert.
• Able to bend, climb, stoop, and stand an average of 5 hours per day.
• Able to lift 20-30 pounds.
• Ability to use tools necessary for job.