SeniorBridge HHA

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Description

The Caregiver 1 provides patients with assistance in activities in daily living. The Caregiver 1 performs basic administrative/clerical/operational/customer support/computational tasks. Typically works on routine and patterned assignments.

Responsibilities

The Caregiver 1 addresses needs related to disabilities, disease and mental impairment. Helps to manage medications, baths and dresses, takes care of household chores, prepares meals and pays bills. Decisions are limited to defined parameters around work expectations, quality standards, priorities and timing, and works under close supervision and/or within established policies/practices and guidelines with minimal opportunity for deviation.

Required Qualifications


Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing related patient care
Understanding of personal care techniques, including the principles of infection control
Sensitivity to the differences in patient needs that may arise from cultural or ethnic differences
Ability to read, understand, and print simple instructions and notes
Ability to speak clearly so others can understand
Successful drug & background screening
Successful reference verification
Access to reliable transportation
Working knowledge of smartphone and apps
Use of a personal email account and smartphone
C.N.A. or H.H.A certification (varies by state)


Preferred Qualifications


High school diploma
Prior caregiving experience
Knowledge of state-specific Home Healthy Agency requirements
Basic computer skills and/or clerical experience
Ability to type 25-30 words per minutes accurately


Additional Information

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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