Live-In Caregiver CNA

Job Description

ResCare is a one-of-a-kind human services company offering services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, home care for seniors, as well as education, vocational training, and job placement for people of all ages and skill levels.

We are currently seeking caregivers who have the below experience and skill sets:

• Physically capable of safely moving/changing bed linens of patients unable to move themselves
• Experience with Hoyer lift is preferred, but not required
• Experience with ambulating patients
• Incontinent care
• Must be dependable - call outs will not be tolerated

As a caregiver you will perform personal care tasks including:

• Assistance with personal hygiene and grooming, feeding and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks
• Fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates
• Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment
• Reminding/assisting client with self-administration of medications (with proper training)
• Encouraging self-help activities
• Reporting changes in client's condition or family situation to the office
• Documenting services provided
• Performing home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning
• Planning meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up
• Accompanying client to scheduled appointments
• Transporting clients or running errands for clients

18 years of age or older

• High school degree/GED
• Valid driver's license (in most cases)
• Ability to work in home-like settings
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
• Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time

ResCare HomeCare is an equal opportunity Employer.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.