Caregiver Job at Talem Home Care & Placement Services of Broomfield CO in Golden

Overview

Caregiver role at Talem Home Care & Placement Services of Broomfield CO. We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals to join our team in Wheatridge and surrounding areas.

Talem Home Care is committed to empowering people to take control of their health. Our goal is to help clients stay independent and healthy at home for as long as possible.

Job Summary

The Personal Care Provider provides unskilled personal care and household services for the client in their home. This person is integral in serving as a companion as well as ensuring our clients’ space is clean, safe, and organized.

Responsibilities

• Observes and maintains home environment to ensure safety and security of the client;
• Assists with household chores including cooking, meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry;
• Assists in completing activities such as shopping and appointments outside the home;
• Provides companionship including social interaction, conversation, emotional reassurance, and mind-stimulating activities;
• Performs or assists with personal hygiene, including bathing, hair care, mouth care, and dressing, when appropriate;
• Maintains timely service records of home visits;
• Attends client care conferences, staff and education meetings, and agency committee meetings.

Critical Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills benefiting interactions with clients, families, staff, and the public;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control;
• Ability to operate safely in the home care setting with knowledge of personal care and safety practices;
• Understanding of family interactions and the aging process;
• Beginning knowledge of nutrition and food service;
• Beginning skills in personal care;
• Ability to observe, report, and record client care and condition;
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Valid, current driver\'s license and access to a reliable automobile, or access to public or other reliable transportation;
• Completion of the appropriate twenty-hour training program, or successful completion of skills validation;
• Six months or more personal care experience in a home care setting preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, kneel, bend, and squat throughout the day;
• Ability to safely assist clients in and out of a vehicle and lift a wheelchair or walker up to 50 lbs;
• Physical ability to lift and transfer clients;
• Use arms, legs, hands to assist with activities of daily living;
• Frequently move the whole body to perform tasks such as lifting, housekeeping, walking, and driving;
• Sitting for long periods;
• Ability to see and hear well (with or without correction).

Talem Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notes

This description reflects general responsibilities and qualifications; actual duties may vary by assignment.