Caregiver / Homecare

This is a job for a Caregiver / Homecare Aide - Biloxi , Ocean Springs, D'iberville position with a company located in the Biloxi, MS area. Overview: Provide various personal caregiving services in accordance with an established plan of care. Provide for the personal needs and comfort of people in their own homes. External Job Description Responsibilities will include: Mouth and denture care Shaving Finger and toe nail care (no cutting) Grooming hair- shampooing, combing, oiling Bathing or bed bath-shower or tub (partial or complete) Helps with dressing Helps with toileting-bed pan, commode/chair, or urinal (emptying and cleaning) Reminds waiver participant to take medication Helps with eating Transferring or changing the waiver participant's body position Helps in ambulation. Provide the following housekeeping tasks: Assures that rooms are clean and in order Prepares shopping lists Purchases and stores groceries Prepares and serves meals Laundering, ironing, sweeping, mopping, and dusting Run errands Providing assistance/supervision during community outings Cleans and operates equipment in the home such as the vacuum cleaner, stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, and small appliances Changes linen and makes the bed Cleans the kitchen, including washing dishes, pots, and pans Provide compassionate companionship to patients Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High school graduate, have a GED, or demonstrate the ability to read the written personal care services assignment and write adequately to complete required forms and reports of visits Eighteen years of age or older Ability to communicate both verbal and written Capable of working responsibly with confidential information Ability to work independently Ability to work well with aged and disabled individuals who have limited functioning capacity Possess a valid state issued ID, and have access to reliable transportation Current and active first aid and CPR certification Be physically able to perform the job tasks required and assurance that communicable diseases of major public health concern are not present, as verified by a physician Have interest in and empathy for, people who are ill, elderly, or disabled Be emotionally mature and able to respond to participants and situations in a responsible manner Have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively, assertively, and cooperatively with a variety of people Ability to recognize the signs of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation and the procedures to follow as required in the Vulnerable Adult Act Knowledge of how to prevent burns, falls, fires; and emergency numbers to contact emergency personnel if necessary About our Line of Business All Ways Caring HomeCare delivers quality, compassionate and highly individualized care and support that helps people in need of assistance stay at home - all while maximizing their dignity, privacy and independence. Whether recovering from illness, injury or surgery, living with a chronic disability or dealing with the natural process of aging, services are tailored to meet the individual needs of people of all ages, physical conditions and cognitive abilities. All Ways Caring HomeCare services include personal care and homemaking programs, professional nursing, geriatric care management, Alzheimer's/dementia care, respite care and other programs. For more information, please visit www.AllWaysCaring.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Additional Job Information All Ways Caring HomeCare - Caregiver Thank you for reviewing our In-Home Caregiver position at All Ways Caring HomeCare. As a caregiver, you will play a crucial role in helping us provide compassionate care to our clients in the comfort of their homes. At All Ways Caring HomeCare, our difference is our people and we make that a priority. We want our entire staff to feel awesome about their job very day. Why Choose All Ways Caring HomeCare? Great Company Culture Competitive Pay Employee Benefits; including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 401K Daily Pay Option Available Career Growth Opportunities - Up to $500 towards CNA certification Flexible Hours Work close to Home Salary Range USD $8.00 - $11.00 / Hour Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you Click here to get started. Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (ResCare), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.