FirstLight Home Care Hiring for Caregiver $21/HR Newport- Full Time and Part Time at Newport, OR Full Time

Looking to hire a compassionate caregiver to care for a 85y female who lives in Newport. The client needs assistance with basic ADL’s, light housekeeping, and meal prep. Additional hours may be provided upon request. The schedule is as follows:

Sun-Sat 8a-12p and 5p-6:30p

These hours can be split between 2 caregivers if needed.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Home Health Aid (HHA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for personal care and assisting with activities of daily living with clients in their homes. All employees must be committed to the concepts, philosophy, and mission of FirstLight and possess the desire to assist individuals to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence.

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

• Supervised by: Client Care Coordinator/RN Manager

• Workers Supervised: N/A

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

• Provide general attention to the non-medical needs of the client(s) following an established Service Plan/Care Plan. This may include personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, oral care, hair, and/or skincare.

• Assist client(s) in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent

• Assist client(s) with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable

• Provide meal planning, preparation, and feeding as required.

• Provide medication reminders.

• Remind clients to complete prescribed exercises when instructed by the appropriate health care professional.

• Remain in client vicinity at all times during shift and report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency

• Utilize the FLHC required time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out from work

• Document services delivered in accordance with FirstLight Home Care policies and procedures.

• Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to the supervisor.

• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency.

• Adhere to HIPAA regulations

• Provide general companion care services, and homemaker services.

• Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of FirstLight’s services

• Stay current with changing technology, including software programs.

• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All caregivers are required to ware masks while in client’s homes and providing care. We are following CDC guidelines.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location