Care Professional/ Caregiver:

*No previous experience necessary - skills training provided by Home Instead*

*Flexible Schedules*

Home Instead is looking for caring and compassionate Caregivers to become a part of our team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout our community. Home Instead provides a variety of non-medical

services that allow seniors to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care and compassion. If this sounds like this may work for you, please reach out to our office at 724-535-6101 and ask for Maddy Knox. She will be more than happy to get you in for an interview, at your earliest convenience! Same day appointments may be

available!

Objective:

Home Instead Care Professionals provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes. These services are meant to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Home Instead Care Professionals help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reflect the core values of The Neupauer Corporation d.b.a. an independently owned and operated Home Instead® franchise.
• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life
• Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions
• Maintain regular communication with supervisor and office staff
• Provide Home Care services which could include:
• Companionship and conversation
• Providing stabilization and assistance with walking
• Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items
• Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders
• Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
• Washing and ironing laundry
• Running errands
• Accompanying clients to appointments
• Assisting with bathing
• Assisting with grooming
• Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues
• Provide Specialized services which could include:
• Advanced Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care
• Hospice Care

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Participate in company sponsored training and social events including CAREGiver meetings
• Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner
• Document client information in Client and Life Journal
• May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client’s vehicle.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned

Essential Job Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
• Possess a valid driver’s license or state identification
• Possess valid auto insurance (if applicable)
• Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, mildew and cleaning solutions
• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner