Live-in Caregiver

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

An individual who is able to perform assigned functions of non-medical care to the client while living full-time in their residence.

Live-in caregivers do not need to maintain their own separate home or pay for their food or utilities in the client’s home.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have completed orientation, non-medical training program and competency.
• Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
• Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Listed on IDPH worker registry.
• Able to pass a national background check and drug screen.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Provide companionship to client.
• Prepare and serve meals and/or snacks.
• Provide grooming and dressing guidance.
• Provide light housekeeping.
• Provide laundry and linen service to include washing, ironing and folding clothes.
• Provide shopping service to client to include grocery and clothes shopping.
• Provide incidental transportation for client which includes visits to doctor appointments, friends, family members, or stores.
• Provide assistance and planning of client’s recreational activities and events.
• May remind client of medications.
• Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior or appearance to supervisor or Case Coordinator.
• Document services delivered in accordance with Kinship Crew policies and procedures.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works both indoors in the Kinship Crew office and in the field with clients and referral sources.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised by: Care Coordinator

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
  Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.