Experienced In-Home live in Caregiver-DL and Car Required

Company: Yale New Haven Health System
Location: Milford
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewTo be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.The live-in Caregiver provides caring and competent in-home care to help LIFETIME clients remain safely in their home by maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable home environment. Caregiver provides care and support in order to keep the client at the optimal level of physical and mental function at home. Live In Caregiver remains in client?s home 24 hours a day, seven days a week.EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. 1. tMaintain client confidentiality and privacy.r n2. tRead and follow each client?s individual care plan and provide outlined services. r n3. tProvide personal care to include bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming skin care, mouth care, shaving (with electric razor only). r n4. tEnsure client is clean, comfortable and dry at all times. r n5. tPlan and prepare meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines and encourage the client to eat a healthy diet. Assist with eating when necessary. r n6. tWash client?s personal laundry and bed linens.r n7. tMaintain a safe and comfortable home environment that eliminates accident hazards. r n8. tRemind client to take the correct medication at the right time. r n9. tHelp client with safe exercise, ambulation and transferring. r n10. tSupervise and monitor daily activities. r n11. tPerform light house cleaning including dusting, vacuuming, mopping and keeping all living areas clean. r n12. tMonitor client?s status and report changes to supervisor. Keep the supervisor informed of the care being provided and any questions or issues that arise. r n13. tAccompany client to medical appointments. Make sure all follow-up tests or appointments are scheduled and completed. r n14. tDoes errands including shopping, going to the post office and dry cleaners. r n15. tHelp client stay in touch with family, friends and the community. r n16. tAssist with making phone calls and appointments. r n17. tParticipate in reading, games, and other activities to help the client maintain mental function. r n18. tAssist with mail sorting and filling out forms. r n19. tProvide care and feeding of pets. r n20. tOrganize cupboards, closets and open areas. r n21. tTakes all unpaid breaks and reports any interrupted breaks to supervisor. r n22. tKeeps accurate time, attendance and task records using telephony to clock in and out or activity sheets when appropriate. r n23. tOther Duties as outlined in Client Care Plan. QualificationsEDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or GEDEXPERIENCEWork experience with geriatric population, in related field preferredLICENSURECertified CNA or HHASPECIAL SKILLSIs trustworthy, reliable and enjoys helping people and is able to work as a team player r nCan work independently of regular direct supervision and follow written directions. r nCan use sound judgment while adhering to all company policies and guidelines. r nAbility to cook, clean and perform all household tasks r nAbility to provide personal care assistance and homemaking as neededPHYSICAL DEMAND1. tThe physical demands of this position range from sedentary to medium-heavy, i.e., constant handling of up to 10 pounds, to occasional handling of up to 70 pounds. r n2. tStanding, walking and handling are performed on a constant basis. Carrying, bending, lifting/lowering, pushing/pulling with whole body and with arms are performed on a frequent basis. Sitting, squatting/kneeling, twisting, and reaching are performed on an occasional basis. r n3. tThe highest physical demand of this position is incurred while transferring a patient. Examples include sideling to sitting, sitting to standing, and lifting from chair, commode, toilet, bed or floor. Loads lifted or forces exerted up to 70 pounds per person in height range of 0-36 inches. r n4. tDaily driving an automobile varied distances to client locations, as well as constant entering and exiting of the automobile, may be required. Enter building using varied levels of stairs in order to provide service.YNHHS Requisition ID50378

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