Care Partner [CAREGIVER] Job Description

Company Overview
In 1980, Homewatch CareGivers established its mission to preserve dignity, protect independence, and provide a peace of mind to our clients and their loved ones by providing exceptional home care. By delivering high-quality caregiver services, Homewatch CareGivers helps improve the quality of life for those in our communities as well as provide meaningful employment opportunities. We offer employees a strong family-oriented culture and professional, accredited training that addresses relevant health and wellness issues. Homewatch CareGivers welcomes individuals into our family who are eager to continually learn to best serve customers’ evolving needs, and who demonstrate the passion for connecting people to the quality services they deserve.
For more information about the company and our services, please visit our website: www.homewatchcaregivers.com

Caregivers are either Certified Caregivers (CCG), Certified Nurses Aids (CNA) or Non-Certified Caregivers with at least 2 years of verifiable caregiving experience. Must be reliable, dependable, honest, and caring. Caregivers must be observant enough to recognize changes in their clients and be capable of alerting the appropriate personnel when necessary.
Role: Caregivers provide non-medical paraprofessional services to the agency’s home care clients, as assessed in the care plan and in compliance with the client’s Service Agreement.
Scope of Position: Reports to Homewatch Caregivers Caregiver Manager/Director. Position is deemed a safety-sensitive position, in which job performance can affect the safety of employee and others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
1. Experience as a caregiver in a home care setting, Assisted Living/Memory care, Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation facility or hospital.
2. Must meet hiring criteria as defined in the agency’s minimum standards, to include eligibility to pass 50 state national background check, Arizona DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, First Aid/CPR certification, and TB Surveillance Screening.
3. Must practice good hygiene and maintain a positive appearance.
4. Must be able to function with minimal supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with the client.
5. Must accept responsibility for maintaining skills and learning on an ongoing basis, as well as adhering to agency policies.
6. Does not administer medication or perform any procedures requiring the knowledge or skills of a licensed nurse or medical provider. Performs medication reminders as per Plan of Care instructions.
7. Must have excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.