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IntelyCare

Caregiver/DSW for Duson, Crowley, Rayne, Breaux Bridge and Broussard Areas

IntelyCare, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70501

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Caregiver Position At Brightcare Homecare

Brightcare Homecare is looking for compassionate caregivers across the Acadiana region. We have clients throughout all of Acadiana. As a caregiver at Brightcare Homecare you will assist elderly, sick and disabled clients of all ages with activities of daily living, also known as ADLs, housekeeping, personal laundry, and companionship provided to an individual in his or her personal residence which are intended to enable that individual to remain safely and comfortably in his or her own personal residence. Responsibilities Provide health care services in patients residences Perform domestic and household tasks Transport and accompany patients to doctors office or to hospital Administer simple prescribed medications Assist with clients personal care activities Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc) and report on their condition Maintain patients care records and document provided services Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises Instruct and counsel patients and families on diet and exercise Collect routine specimens Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support Skills Proven working experience as home health aide Ability to monitor vital signs and to collect specimens Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards Proficiency in English Nursing and health care administration skills Caring and compassionate personality Current CPR certificate First Aid training Valid driver's license High school degree Medical specialties: Geriatrics Home Health Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physical setting: Long term care Outpatient Standard shift: Day shift Evening shift Night shift Overnight shift Supplemental schedule: Holidays On call Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday Rotating weekends Weekend availability