07/12/2021
Job Summary
The Care Supervisor provides specifically defined, non-skilled care services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to enable the client to remain in the home.
Senior Caregiver manages a team of Caregivers.
Responsibilities and Duties
MANAGEMENT
• Supervise a team of 5 to 10 caregivers
• Assess caregiver skill levels
• Conduct supervisory visits
• Provide caregiver training
BACKUP/ON CALL CARE
• If the Agency is not able to place a caregiver in a client’s home as scheduled, the Care Supervisor will be offered as back-up/on call personnel to provide services as close to the scheduled time as possible. On call schedule for Care Supervisor availability is predefined.
PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
• Bathing, assistance with dressing, nail and skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo and oral hygiene.
• Assistance with ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices, (walker, crutches, cane) change of position.
• Assistance with toileting; use of bedpan, commode, or urinal; incontinent care.
• Meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding.
• Emotional support and motivation through conversation, encouragement and recreational activities.
• Maintenance of appropriate agency records.
• Present and conduct themselves in a professional manner according to agency policy.
• Adhere to infection control and safety procedures that are in accordance with agency policy.
HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT
• Light Housekeeping- including changing of bed linens, vacuuming, sweeping, dusting of client’s environment, emptying client’s wastebaskets and garbage. Refrigerators are defrosted, when necessary, if client or caretaker is unable to do so. Cleaning of the bathroom includes bathtub, sink, and toilet. The floor should be vacuumed and mopped if it becomes wet. Cleaning of kitchen includes washing dishes, counter tops and the floor.
• Personal laundry- the laundry belonging to the client him or herself. Laundry for any family members or others in the same home is not the responsibility of caregiver.
• Grocery shopping.
Qualifications and Skills
• One or more of the following criteria: Four years minimum of continuous experience as a Caregiver in a health care environment; Completion of a State (or similarly accredited) Home Health Aide or Nurse Aide training program; Completion of one year of classroom and clinical training from an accredited nursing program, medical assistance program, or other applicable direct care training program.
• Satisfactory compliance with
ComForCare bonding criteria.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with clients, families, coworkers, and all supervisors.
• Ability to accurately follow and process written and verbal instructions.
• Satisfactorily demonstrate and perform competency in clinical skills through competency checklist and skills demonstration test.
Benefits
• Healthcare Benefits
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• 401 (K)
• Referral and Client Bonuses
• Continuous On-the-Job Training
• Flexible Schedules
• Challenging Cases
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
