Caregiver -- Ville Platte - Part-time

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reflect the core values of Bayou State Home Care, Inc., (d.b.a. an independently owned and operated Home Instead Senior Care 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 Companionship & Home Helper 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

• Provide Personal Care services which could include:

• Assisting with bathing
• Assisting with grooming
• Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues

• Provide Specialized services which could include:

• Advanced Alzheimer's/Dementia 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
• Participate in bi-annual J.D. Power and Associates Satisfaction Survey
• 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

Each Home Instead franchise is independently owned and operated.