Homemaker/Caregiver Job at FirstLight HomeCare Kansas City Northland

FirstLight HomeCare Kansas City Northland Kansas City, MO

Now Hiring for Days, Nights and Weekends!
12 Hours Shifts!
Part-time and Full Time Available!

FirstLight Home Care is recognized as one of America's Best Home Care agencies to work for. We proudly offer:

  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401 k
  • Paid Orientation and Training
  • Paid Mileage and Travel Time
  • Flexible, Consistent scheduling, Part time and Full Time
  • Time and a half pay on Major Holidays
  • TapCheck-Same Day/Next Day Pay!
  • Mobile app for scheduling and timekeeping - no timesheets!
  • Caregiver Rewards and Incentive Pay for urgent shift coverage
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • A Culture that values your career growth and rewards success!

JOB SUMMARY

The FirstLight Home Care Home Health Aide is responsible for assisting clients with personal care and companion care needs at their private residence. We assist with ADL's including Mobility Assistance, Dressing, Eating and Personal Hygiene. We also assist with household tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, and errand/appointments assistance. Most importantly we are companions, friends, and compassionate caretakers with a big heart for seniors!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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

  • Help with activities of daily living, including supervising, feeding, and dressing the client.
  • Provide homemaking services such as light housekeeping, laundry, meal planning and preparation and med reminders.
  • Assist with prescribed exercises when the client has been instructed by the appropriate health professional.
  • Remain in client vicinity at all times during shift and report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency
  • Document and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior or appearance to the Supervisor or Care Coordinator.
  • Adhere to HIPAA Privacy regulations.
  • Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.

Experience and Qualifications…

  • At least 1 year experience working as a caregiver, personally or professionally.
  • Driver’s License, Automobile Insurance, and reliable transportation
  • Experience helping clients with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or other Memory Care needs.
  • Experience working with PPE and equipment such as a Gait Belt, Trapeze, Hoyer lift and other common assistance devices is a big plus.

Qualities and Characteristics

  • Personable - outgoing - enjoys conversation and helping others
  • Accountable and Responsible- being consistent, on time and reliable
  • Possess Integrity - someone with high moral character
  • Empathetic, Patient, Compassionate and Respectful of other people
  • A commitment to being present with clients and providing quality care

Who is FirstLight Home Care?

Extraordinary caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. They help us live out our mission every day by helping our clients feel safe, happy, and cared for. If you want to join a team where you can make a real difference in the lives of the people, families and the community you live in, we invite you to come be a part of our team. We look forward to meeting you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)
  • Auto Insurance (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road




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