In Home Caregiver

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress,

or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case

manager. Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths,

wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming. Bathe

patients. Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing

laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care. Plan,

purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members,

according to prescribed diets. Entertain, converse with, or read aloud

to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert. Check patients'

pulse, temperature, and respiration. Provide patients and families with

emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants,

preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability

or illness. Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as

obtaining household supplies or running errands. Direct patients in

simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs.

Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments, such as liniment,

alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation. Administer prescribed oral

medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by

home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine. Care

for children who are disabled or who have sick or disabled parents.

Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the

home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship. Change

dressings. ***

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications And Skills -Caregiving Experience -A Passion To Help

others -Superior interpersonal skills -Effective communication skills

• Unwavering patience -Willing to travel -Pass a background check -Valid

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