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Caregiver needed- Holden, Kingsville, Warrensburg area at Senior Helpers - Lee's

Senior Helpers - Lee's Summit, Holden, MO, United States


Caregiver needed-- Holden, Kingsville, Warrensburg area job at Senior Helpers - Lee's Summit. Holden, MO.

Female client in Holden Area 5 am‑11 am and 5 pm‑9 pm. Senior Helpers is currently looking for 1–2 caregivers in the Warrensburg, Kingsville, Holden area. These are early morning and afternoon hours Monday‑thru‑Friday and some weekend hours. If you are compassionate toward the elderly and would enjoy the satisfaction of helping them remain independent while living at home, a caregiving opportunity with Senior Helpers might be for you! We require a commitment to our clients and their families, as well as professionalism and a desire to enrich the lives of our clients. The ability to adapt to a changing environment is essential, and flexibility is required. Previous caregiver experience is a plus, but we will train you if you have a heart for seniors and the desire to be your best.

Provides various personal care and related paraprofessional services in accordance with an established plan of care. Provides for the personal needs and comfort of clients in their homes. Essential functions:

Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, mouth, skin and hair and dressing)

Ambulation (Assisting with wheelchairs, walkers, transferring using gate belt or lift)

Cooking (preparing meals or snacks)

Medication reminders

Light housekeeping (vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, gathering trash, changing bed linens, light laundry)

Qualifications:

18+ years of age with a phone

Valid drivers license

Reliable transportation with valid insurance

High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred.

Experience is preferred but we will train the right person.

Ability to read, speak and understand English as needed for the job.

Primary Responsibilities:

Companionship and conversation

Light housekeeping

Walking assistance

Eating assistance

Meal planning and preparation

Laundry and linen changing

Bathing assistance

Dressing assistance

Toileting

Medication reminders

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