Caregiver
Company: Brindabella Equine Mobile Veterinary Service
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: February 21, 2021
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Job Description:
Would you like a rewarding job that provides a sense of
accomplishment, joy, and gratification? Are you a caregiver
overwhelmed with the need to care for many patients at one time?
Would you prefer to spend time developing relationships with your
clients instead of rushing between patients? If you love working
with people and have a history as a caregiver, you can become an
Angel companion! Join the Visiting Angels of Southern New Mexico's
team and make a difference in the life of someone in your
community!Seeking experienced Caregivers for clients in Las Cruces
and surrounding areas.Caregiver responsibilities may include*
Assisting clients in personal care, such as dressing or bathing*
Providing safety during physical activities* Meal preparation*
Light housekeeping* Transporting clients for errands and medical
appointments* Medication reminders* Providing compassionate,
positive companionshipMust pass criminal background check, DMV
report, and drug screening.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESUnderstand and
adhere to information and precautions contained in individual
client's Home Plan of Care.Assist the client with personal care
activities including bathing, skin care, back rub, hair care, nail
care, dressing and undressing, feeding, oral hygiene, shaving,
grooming and bedtime care.Assist the client to the bathroom or in
use of urinal or bedpan. Keep incontinent clients clean and
dry.Assist the client with client's self-administration of
medications.Assist the client with personal communication skills,
as needed.Prepare appropriate documentation of the client care or
service(s) furnished.Report all client and employee
incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately.Assist the client
with exercise, ambulation and transfer activities. Be aware of
proper body mechanics.Observe safety precautions including wiping
up wet floors, spills and other falling hazards immediately. Also
report safety hazards, frayed electrical cords, unsecured
handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide
detectors/alarms, defective equipment or environmental hazards to
supervisor on the same day of observation.Engage in respectful
social interaction with client, including friendly conversation and
empathic support, as well as, respecting client's privacy and
property.Exhibit positive attitude and behavior and demonstrate
respect for clients.Maintain absolute confidentiality of all
information pertaining to clients, including clients'
families.Respond and attend to client's requests
promptly.Communicate effectively with all members of the
team.Maintain proper hand washing techniques.Participate in
required in-service training programs to meet regulatory
requirements.Understand the importance of seeking assistance, as
needed, from your supervisor and/or others; demonstrate capability
and dependability in following instructions.Understand that
regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve clients.Accept
and fulfill assignments with the Agency; exercise judgment in
accepting assignments.Perform related duties and responsibilities
as deemed appropriate by the management team.RequirementsMust have
valid driver's license. Criminal background check required. Six
months experience preferred. Drug screening also required. Specific
Job Knowledge, Skills And Personal Abilities RequiredMust be
eighteen (18) years of age.* Demonstrate sympathetic attitude
toward caring for others.* Previous experience in private duty home
care preferred. * Ability to listen and communicate clearly,
fluently and diplomatically orally and in writing.* Ability to
remain flexible, resilient, calm and maintain a sense of humor; and
present a well-groomed professional image.* Ability to generate
goodwill for the Agency with clients, their family members and
other referral sources. Demonstrate a strong commitment to client
service excellence.* Possess and maintain current TB testing.*
Ability to lawfully work in the U.S.PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS*
Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping,
walking, climbing stairs and moving intermittently during working
hours. * Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. * Must be able to
see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to
function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this
position can be fully met. * Must be able to properly operate
office equipment. * Must be able to maintain verbal and written
communication with co-workers, leadership team, supervisors,
clients, family members, vendors and all business associates within
or outside the Agency.* All of the above demands are subject to ADA
requirements.BenefitsFlexible scheduling. On-going training
available, particularly in areas of palliative care, memory care,
fall prevention, end of life care, etc.At Visiting Angels, we know
how important our caregivers are. They are the backbone of our
business. Without our team of compassionate caregivers, we wouldn't
be able to help our clients the way we do. That's why we are so
honored that caregivers across the nation have voted Visiting
Angels as The Best Place To Work.The 2016-2017 Caregiver Choice
Awards, sponsored by myCNAjobs and Healthcare Research, surveyed
caregiver companions, home health aides, and nursing aides working
for home care agencies with 50 or more locations nationwide. In
this poll, the Visiting Angels caring careers are ranked as The
Best Place To Work.If you are passionate about providing seniors
with dignified, respectful care, then you may have what it takes to
become an Angel companion with Visiting Angels of Southern New
Mexico.
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