Caregiver's wanted for Fayette, Union, Franklin, Wayne, Henry, Rush, and Delaware Counties.

You are applying for work with a Comfort Keepers franchisee, not CK Franchising, Inc. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.

Essential Functions:

Performs duties as assigned on the personal care Service Plan.

Assists the client in assisting with activities of daily living by providing any of the Comfort Keepers approved personal care activities including, but not limited to:  bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, and/or ambulation.

Provides for a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients and family members.  Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of client’s garments and linens and changing the bed.  

Assists in meeting nutritional needs by providing meal planning, meal preparation, grocery shopping, dishes, and kitchen clean-up.

Assists the client with ambulation/transfers as specified in the Plan of Care.

Reminds client to take self-administered medications.

Observes and reports any changes in the client’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.

Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers.

Participates in in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested by immediate supervisor.

Completed required documentation of services delivered and submits to office in a timely manner according to policy.

Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.  

Maintains confidentiality regarding client information.

Other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Minimum of ninth grade education; high school diploma or GED preferred.  Must demonstrate satisfactory completions of any stated mandated training.  Applicant must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks:  Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving Record, Credit History, Professional and Personal Reference Checks, and give permission to submit to random drug and alcohol testing.  Must have reliable transportation and fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality.  Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Must satisfactorily complete Comfort Keepers training and orientation program.  Must accept responsibility for learning and adhering to Comfort Keepers policies and procedures, be able to function in the home setting with minimal direct supervision and maintain satisfactory relationships with administrative staff, clients, and family members.  Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and document services provided.
Must be genuinely concerned about helping people and have high moral standards of honesty and integrity.