Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: Helena - HELENA, MT
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Salary Range: $ $23.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Health Care
Description
We are looking for caring and compassionate people to join our team of outstanding in-home caregivers. At Visiting Angels, our clients are members of our extended family, and we take the time to build relationships. We consider it an honor and privilege to be invited into our client's home to help them remain as independent as possible. Our caregivers provide companionship and non-medical care to our clients, they also provide smiles, hope, encouragement and a sense of belonging with each visit.
Why choose Visiting Angels? At Visiting Angels, our clients are members of our extended family, and we take the time to build relationships. We consider it an honor and privilege to be invited into our client's home to help them remain as independent as possible. Visiting Angels proudly serves Veterans, Disabled and Seniors, to provide them the best quality of life possible. At Visiting Angels, we know there's truly no place like home. As one of America's most trusted and respected at-home care providers, our mission is to help your loved one remain where they feel happiest, safest, and most comfortable. Rather than moving your loved one to an assisted living facility, we provide skilled care at home, helping your loved one age in place.
Visiting Angels started more than 20 years ago as a small, locally focused agency, providing care in home settings. Today, our network includes hundreds of agencies, and we proudly remain a local brand. Each Visiting Angels office is independently owned and operated by an individual with deep roots in the local community. This is what allows us to personalize our services for every client and develop close relationships with families.
We are locally owned and proud to serve western Montana. We invest in our employees in order to create the best possible agency
We provide our caregivers with flexible scheduling opportunities, training, career advancement and the opportunity to build relationships with our clients each and every day. As a Visiting Angels caregiver, you are the reason that our clients smile
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We have full-time and part-time opportunities available and we work within your availability to create a flexible schedule that allows you to balance the responsibilities you have and take advantage of the opportunities you have.
Responsibilities and expectations:
* Understand, perform and adhere to the information and precautions contained in the client 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 preparation.
* Assist the client to the bathroom or in use of urinal or bedpan. Keep incontinent clients clean and dry.
* Assist the client with self-administration of their medications.
* Assist the client with personal communication skills, as needed.
* Assist with transportation needs in accordance with the plan of care.
* Assist with meal planning, purchase of food and meal preparation.
* Assist with client's laundry and bed linens.
* Prepare and maintain records of client progress and performed services, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
* 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.
* Conduct safety precautions including wiping wet floors and spills and eliminating other potential hazards immediately. Report safety hazards such as frayed electrical cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms, defective equipment and/or or environmental hazards to supervisor on the same day of observation.
* Engage in respectful social interaction with client, including friendly conversation and empathic support, while respecting client's privacy and property.
* Exhibit positive attitude and behavior; demonstrate respect for clients.
* Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, including clients' families.
* Respond and attend to client requests promptly.
* Communicate effectively with all team members.
* Maintain proper handwashing 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.
Qualifications
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
* Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
* Must live within 25 miles of Helena, MT.
* Minimum availability of 28 hours a week, preferred.
* 6 months of caregiving experience.
* Valid certifications as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent qualification for PCAs are preferred.
* Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred.
* Demonstrate a sympathetic and positive attitude while caring for others.
* Previous experience in private duty home care preferred.
* Ability to regularly and predictably report to multiple locations on a daily basis.
* Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently, and diplomatically – both orally and in writing.
* Ability to remain flexible, resilient, calm and maintain a sense of humor in all situations.
* Present a well-groomed image that reflects the professional image of the business.
* 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.
* Ability to successfully complete background check - including DMV check.
* Possess and maintain valid car insurance and reliable transportation.
Physical/Environmental Demands:
* Combination of sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, climbing stairs and moving during working hours.
* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
* Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately to fully meet the requirements of this position.
* 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.
* Successful completion and ongoing compliance with all licensing, certification, continuous education, background testing, drug and alcohol testing, OIG, and health assessments, as may be required under federal, state, or local law or per employer policy.
* All of the above demands are subject to ADA requirements.
Shifts Available:
* Day Shift
* Evening Shift
* Overnight Shift
* Weekend Shift
Benefits:
* $500 Signing Bonus
* Flexible Schedule
* Training Opportunities
* 24/7 support from leadership
* 401k
* Short-term and long-term disability
* Career Advancement Opportunities
* Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our clients
Visiting Angels is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable Federal civil rights laws, state and local laws, rules, policies, and executive orders and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, political or religious affiliation or ideas, culture, creed, social origin or condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service or veteran status or marital status.
We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information and confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we take any action against you, including termination of employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the I-9.