Job Information
Home Helpers Caregiver - Mercer Area in Mercer, Pennsylvania
Responsibilities:
Provide non-medical, in-home care and personal care to clients. This can include, but is not limited to the following duties:
Meal preparation -- cooking nutritionally balanced meals based on the client's individual requirements.
Light housekeeping -- cleaning floors, vacuuming carpets, surface cleaning of kitchens, bathrooms and furniture, linen change.
Laundry -- washing, drying, ironing, folding.
Companionship care -- visiting, talking, reading, walks, activities, etc.
Errand services -- grocery shopping, dry-cleaning, etc.
Transportation to appointments -- doctor, hair salon, etc.
Personal care -- assist with personal hygiene, bathing, incontinence care, toileting.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates for this position must:
Be compassionate, honest, caring and reliable.
Have a valid drivers license with a good driving record. Must have reliable transportation.
Be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
Experience as a nursing assistant in home care or in a healthcare facility is preferred.
Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program is not required but is helpful.
Be able to pass the following: Pre-employment drug screen, random drug screens, PPD testing prior to employment.
Be able to physically assist with client transfers.
Reports to: Caregiver Supervisor, Office Coordinator, Administrator