Non Medical In Home Care - Full-time / Part-time

Are you a Caring, Compassionate, and Patient person who wants to make a positive difference in the life of a Senior or Adult?

Comfort Keepers of Bloomington is seeking a responsible and reliable individual to join our team in the role of In-Home Caregiver. Caregivers working in a home care setting do more than provide great care, they change the quality of life of a senior, and keep them independent and safe in the home longer.You will be responsible for non-medical, in-home support services which provide for the comfort, safety, and general supervision of clients as well as home management services. You will also provide companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean, and orderly environment.

Essential Functions:

Provide general attention to client's non-medical needs in accordance with an established Plan of Care.

Provide companionship for the client including, but not limited to: talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support.

Promote the client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.

Provide emotional support and promote a sense of well-being.

Provide for a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients and family members.

Provide light housekeeping tasks, including laundering of client's garments and linens, changing the bed linens, dusting, vacuuming, etc.

Prepare and serve meals as requested.

Ensure that dishes are washed and kitchen is clean after each meal.

Assist client in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc.

Accompany client on various errands, including walks, community trips, doctor's office, bank, beauty salons, etc.

Assist the client with ambulation/transfers as specified in the Plan of Care.

Remind client to take self-administered medications.

Observe and report any changes in the client's mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.

Establish and maintain effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers.

Participate in in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested by immediate supervisor.

Complete required documentation of services delivered and submit to office in a timely manner according to policy.

Use equipment and supplies safely and properly.

Maintain confidentiality regarding client information.

Other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Working Environment:

Client home setting and automobile. Contact with blood or other body fluids may pose a risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases.

Qualifications:

Minimum of high school diploma or GED preferred.

Applicant must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving Record, Professional and Personal Reference Checks, and give permission to submit to random drug and alcohol testing.

Must have reliable transportation and fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality.

Must have a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

Must satisfactorily complete Comfort Keepers training and orientation program.

Must accept responsibility for learning and adhering to Comfort Keepers policies and procedures, be able to function in the home setting with minimal direct supervision and maintain satisfactory relationships with administrative staff, clients, and family members.

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and document services provided.

Must be genuinely concerned about helping people and have high moral standards of honesty and integrity.

Position Physical Demands:

The work requires light physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis, such as driving, assisting client in activities, transfers/ambulation, and light housekeeping. Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear, reach, kneel, and crouch. Lifting only up to 25 pounds is permitted and may be required

Bloomington Comfort Keepers services multiple counties, including, Monroe, Greene, Owen, Morgan, Lawrence, Brown, Jackson, and Orange.