Caregiver

Location

Framingham, MA | United States

Job description

Guardian Angel Senior Services provides a variety of services to the elderly and disabled in the comfort of their own homes, in accordance with their unique individual needs. Our caregivers have the flexibility to pick individuals they want to work with and choose available hours that work for them. Our goal is to train, support and match staff to a fitting client!

 

Responsibilities: (Varies by Participants)

1. To empower individuals to make an informed contribution to any decision about their overall wellbeing.
2. To assist Participants with booking, tracking, and attending medical appointment as needed
3. Assist with transportation scheduling and/or transporting individuals in their own vehicle.
4. Educating participant on basic budgeting skills and financial management
5. Empower and assist participants to build neighborhood relations and community engagement.
6. Work with participants on the assigned goals by case  managers.
7. Assist with benefits applications such as SNAP.
8. Completes required documentation on generations accurately and on a timely basis.
9. Assist with attaining community resources needed to enhance overall independence.
10. To undertake home visits and assist with activities of daily living as needed. 
11. Attends agency orientation, in-service education programs and staff meetings as required.
12. Communicates with the agency about problems and concerns.
13. Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts and agency policies.
14. Communicates with office staff regarding all scheduling of services to clients.
15. Always respects and maintains client confidentiality.
16. Reports concerns of client abuse or neglect.
17. Assist with shopping errands.
18. Be a pleasant and supportive companion.
19. Assist client with personal care and hygiene.
20. Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the client.
21. Assist client with ambulation and mobility around the house.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of a High School Diploma or advance degree human service-related field preferred.
2. Experience with ABI or TBI or Prior home care experience preferred.
3. Knowledge on person cantered care is a plus but not necessary.
4. Ability to research community resources or prior knowledge of local community support system. 
5. Have good IT skills, including documentation and electronic communication.
6. Have good listening and communication skill.
7. Be able to travel around the borough independently, preferably by car.
8. Be flexible around working hours and be prepared to work some evenings or weekends as reasonably required by this role.
9. Be impartial and non-judgmental .
10. Committed to the rights of seniors and disabled people to live dignified lives.
11. Is flexible, sensitive to the needs of others, reliable, and able to cope with emergencies.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Daily Pay Options
• Employee discount
• Unlimited Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Medical/Aflac Insurance (30+hrs average)

Pay Types:

• $250 Signing Bonus.
• Mileage/travel time reimbursement between clients.

*Please Note: COVID Vaccination is NO longer Required

Guardian Angel Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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