Caregiver - Home Health

Company: BrightStar Care of Fort CollinsLoveland
Location: Loveland
Posted on: July 30, 2022

Job Description:

Join our Brightstar Fort Collins/Loveland care team and be a part of the nations highest quality in-home healthcare network!COVID VACCINE NOT REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT.Caregiver professionals provide a vital role in performing important functions by helping people with daily activities such as bathing and housework and care for clients who need personal assistance with tasks or for medical reasons such as but not limited to a disability, illness, or advanced age.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist clients with activities of daily living such as but not limited to the following:Help with personal hygiene care such as but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities.Assist with or prepares meals according to the individual service care plan.Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.Serving as a companion to clients.Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, and activities.Preparing meals and shopping for groceries or other essentials.Providing care across a variety of settings, including group homes and day service programs.Assist with home maintenance such as housekeeping, laundry, etc.Job RequirementsESSENTIAL SKILLSEmpathy and the ability to care for the client's social, emotional, physical, and mental health.Comfortable taking direction from Case Manager or Director of Nursing.Ability to multi-task, be flexible and organized.Ability to remain calm and handle any emergencies that may arise.Exceptionally patient, good at listening and responding to others' needs.Excel at interpersonal skills and at easy with intergenerational conversations.Knowledge of the medical industry helpful.Able to work both independently and as a team member.Strong oral and written communication skills.Ability to understand and analyze the situation.Well organized, detail oriented and confident personality.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum education requirement is a high school diploma or its equivalent.CPR certification.Must have a valid drivers license, current auto insurance and access to a vehicle.Prior Caregiver experience recommended.Ability to work in technology systems submitting work related tasks such as client notes, communications, scheduling, and shift information.Training in specialized areas of care such as dementia or Alzheimers disease a plus.

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