Caregiver/Personal Assistant

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

Able Helpers Homecare - Bell Buckle, TN

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Bell Buckle, TN

About the position

This is a FULL-TIME caregiving position in the Bell Buckle area, where the caregiver will provide essential support to clients who are ill, injured, disabled, or elderly. The role requires a compassionate and professional approach to care, ensuring that clients receive high-quality assistance throughout their daily activities. The caregiver will be expected to be available for most of the day and week, which can be demanding but also rewarding as clients express gratitude for the help they receive. The ideal candidate will possess patience, friendliness, and excellent communication skills, enabling them to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to assist clients effectively. The caregiver will be responsible for helping clients take prescribed medication, assisting with ambulation and mobility both inside the home and during outings such as doctor’s appointments or walks. Personal care and hygiene support will also be a critical part of the role, along with aiding clients in physical therapy exercises. Meal planning and preparation will be conducted with the clients' involvement when possible, and the caregiver may also assist with shopping or accompany clients during their shopping trips. Light housekeeping duties will be required for tasks that clients are unable to complete on their own, and the caregiver will serve as a pleasant and supportive companion, reporting any unusual incidents and acting quickly in emergencies.

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

Requirements

  • Certified Home Health Aide
  • 5 years of caregiving experience
  • Current driver's license
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Strong communication skills
  • Good time management skills

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
  • Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
  • Respectful and compassionate demeanor
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong ethics
  • Physical endurance

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
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