Caregiver

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Weekend Care Professional to join our team at Home Instead. As a Weekend Care Professional, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to our clients in their own homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care Assistance: Provide hands-on assistance with personal care tasks such as washing, grooming, dressing, and toileting, while respecting the dignity and privacy of each client.
• Meal Preparation: Assist clients with meal planning, preparation, taking into consideration their dietary preferences, restrictions, and nutritional needs.
• Medication Reminders: Prompt clients to take their medications as prescribed and assist with medication management as needed, ensuring adherence to medication schedules and dosage instructions.
• Companionship: Foster meaningful companionship with clients by engaging in conversation, participating in leisure activities, accompanying them on outings, and providing emotional support and encouragement.
• Household Support: Assist clients with light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up living spaces, doing laundry, changing bedding, and organizing belongings to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Transportation: Provide transportation assistance to clients for errands, appointments, and social engagements, using your own vehicle.
• Communication: Maintain open and clear communication with clients, their families, and the care team to ensure continuity of care, report any changes in clients' conditions or needs, and address any concerns or questions promptly and professionally.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work independently, and have a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support to our clients.

What We Offer:

As a Weekend Care Professional with Home Instead, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our clients and their families. We offer a competitive hourly rate, flexible scheduling, and ongoing training and support to help you succeed in your role.