Caregiver Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Help clients take prescribed medication
  • Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
  • Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
  • Help clients with physical therapy exercises
  • Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
  • Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
  • Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
  • Be a pleasant and supportive companion
  • Report any unusual incidents
  • Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Skills

  • Proven experience as a Caregiver
  • Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
  • Strong Command and Familiarity of the caregiver skill set and practices
  • Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
  • Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Good time management skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong ethics
  • Physical endurance
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Requirements:

  • Must Have Valid Michigan Driver’s License
  • Valid Current Auto Insurance (candidates name must be listed as one of the insured driver’s on policy)
  • Min. 1 year of Professional Healthcare Experience