Caregiver Job at Home Instead in Bend

Home Instead® CAREPros provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes. These services are meant to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Home Instead® CAREPros help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care and compassion.

What We Offer You:

• Flexible Schedules
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance Policy
• Aflac
• 401 (k)
• Company Sponsored Community Events
• Tap Check! Access to your earned funds before Payday
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• PTO

Primary Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life
• Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client's needs or living conditions
• Maintain regular communication with supervisor and office staff

• Provide Companionship & Home Helper services which could include:
  • Companionship and conversation
  • Providing stabilization and assistance with walking
  • Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items
  • Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders
  • Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
  • Washing and ironing laundry
  • Running errands
  • Accompanying clients to appointments

• Provide Personal Care services which could include:

• • Assisting with bathing
  • Assisting with grooming
  • Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues

• Provide Specialized services which could include:

• • Advanced Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
  • Hospice Care

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Participate in company sponsored training and social events including CAREGiver meetings
• Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner
• Document client information in Client and Life Journal
• May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client's vehicle.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned

Essential Job Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
• Possess a valid driver's license or state identification
• Possess valid auto insurance
• Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, mildew and cleaning solutions
• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner