Caregiver (Home Health Care)

  • Derby Home Care - South Bend, IN
  • $10.00+/hour
Duty of the Position

We are looking for a competent Caregiver to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often demanding job. It can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance.

The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.

Position responsibilities

Help clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
Help clients with physical therapy exercises
Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
Be a pleasant and supportive companion
Report any unusual incidents
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Pass background check and have reliable transportation

Job Conditions

Normally within a clients home or local business environment to assist with daily activities.

Company Operation

Serving Saint Joseph County Indiana
Located at 1657 Commerce Drive in South Bend, Indiana
www.derbycares.com
Apply online at email: info@derbycares.com

Compensation range is $15 - $18 per hour
No benefits at this time but is being analyzed to offer in the future

Qualifications

Proven experience as a caregiver is desired
Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR) or willing to learn
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
Respectful and compassionate
Good time management skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Strong ethics
Physical endurance
High school diploma or equivalent

Equipment Operation

General office equipment and resources for Covid 19 response and protection

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