Caregiver duties and responsibilities can include: • Assisting with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and exercise • Basic food preparation: preparing meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands • General health care: overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, appointment reminders and administering medicine • Mobility assistance: help with getting in and out of a wheelchair, car or shower • Personal supervision: providing constant companionship and general supervision • Transportation: driving to and from activities, running errands, and help getting in and out of wheelchair-accessible vehicle • Emotional support: being a stable companion and supporter in all matters personal, health-related and emotional • Care for the elderly: orienting or grounding someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, relaying information from a doctor to family members • Back-up care (or respite) services: providing other caregivers a break • Home organization: help with organizing, packing or cleaning for a trip, or general house care and cleaning • Health monitoring: following a care plan and noticing any changes in the individual’s health, recording and reporting any differences Summary Your relevant experience in long-term care and social work will further enrich the quality of care provided, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $11.50 - $13.50 per hour
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