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In-Home Caregiver (West Des Moines / Waukee / Clive)

In-Home Caregiver (West Des Moines / Waukee / Clive)

Seniors Helping Seniors - Des Moines, IAWest Des Moines, Iowa
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Are you a compassionate, active Senior looking for meaningful work? Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services of Des Moines, IA (SHS) brightens the lives of seniors who can benefit from a helping hand and a friendly smile. Our caregivers, who are seniors themselves, make life a little easier by providing compassionate care in the comfort of our care receiver’s home.

SHS empowers seniors to continue living independently by caring for day-to-day tasks that become more challenging as seniors age.

This posting is for the West Des Moines / Waukee / Clive area; however, availability in all of the Des Moines area is preferred.

Qualifications :

  • Enjoy working with our senior population
  • Be a caring, empathetic, compassionate and reliable individual
  • Understand the importance of our services to our seniors
  • Have a positive attitude and be dedicated to our SHS mission
  • High level of emotional intelligence
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions to execute our care plan
  • Maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job
  • Maintain the highest standards of customer service and professionalism set by SHS
  • Be proactive to find other ways to help our seniors once all tasks have been completed

Companionship and Homemaker Duties may include :

  • Provide Companionship
  • Assist with Light Housekeeping such as laundry, vacuuming, washing dishes, etc…
  • Shopping and Errands
  • Meal Preparation
  • Medication Reminders
  • Pet Care
  • Light Yard Work
  • Light Handyman Services
  • Overnight Supervision
  • Incidental Transportation to doctor’s appointments, family, or their favorite restaurant

    • Personal Care Duties may include :

  • Assist with Dressing
  • Assist with Feeding
  • Assist with Showering / Bathing
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Assist with Toileting / Incontinence
  • Memory Care

    • Other Responsibilities :

  • Arrive on Time for all Services
  • Maintain documentation of all services provided
  • Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to our office staff
  • Communicate regularly and proactively with our office staff
  • Participate in relevant in-service opportunities and other informational meeting when possible
  • Clock in and out using our care management system
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