Overnight Caregiver Needed In Hospital Setting

JOB SUMMARY :

Responsible for non-medical, in-home support services which provide for the comfort, safety, and general supervision of clients as well as home management services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Provides general attention to clients’ non-medical needs in accordance with an established Plan of Care.
• Provides the client assistance in personal care (bathing, dressing, skin care, etc). Uses equipment and supplies safely and property.
• Provides companionship for the client including, but not limited to : talking, listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support.
• Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundry of clients garments and linens, prepare, serve and assist with meals as directed.
• Assist clients in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc. Remind client to take self-administered medications.
• Reports any changes in the client’s mental, physical, and emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and professional relationships with clients, family members and co-workers.
• Complete required documentation of service delivered and submits to the office in a timely manner according to agency policy. Maintains confidentiality regarding clients’ information. Follows other reasonable related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION :

REQUIREMENTS : (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)