Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate live-in caretaker to join our team. This is a full-time live-in position—NOT SHIFT WORK YOU WILL LIVE AT THE LOCATION FULL-TIME. The Caretaker will provide care and support to individuals in need, including those with autism, the elderly, or disabilities. YOU WILL NOT BE ON THE CLOCK 24 HOURS A DAY
Duties:
- Assist with daily living activities such as grooming, bathing, and dressing
- Monitor and record vital signs
- Assist with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary
- Administer first aid when needed
- Support individuals with autism or other special needs in daily activities
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for those under your care
- Collaborate with Owner/ Assisted Living Manager(s), healthcare professionals, and social workers to ensure the well-being of individuals
Seeking a kind-hearted, intelligent, honest healthcare professional/caregiver to live in and care for mostly highly functioning residents. You will have a private room in a single-family home with all amenities.
Responsibilities: Organizing and properly administering medications on a schedule, taking and recording client vital signs, maintaining a small home, cooking/providing healthy nutritious meals and fluids per the weekly menus, maintaining a beneficial schedule, provide social interaction with residents, overseeing ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living), arranging/scheduling doctor and therapist appointments, attending and taking notes at all appointments, communicating client medical needs and other issues to Assisted living manager(s)/Owner. The Men on the Move has implemented the ICARE Management System. Therefore, our client's information will be maintained via computer, with no paper files. You need to be able to work with a computer and learn the system.
WRITTEN RESUME AND REFERENCES REQUIRED. Healthcare experience with current certification/ coursework is preferred. MS Office skills. Good Communication Skills
PROOF OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PREFERRED, BUT WILL PROVIDE TRAINING
MUST BE VACCINATED
IT IS A LIVE-IN POSITION AND ONLY SERIOUS INQUIRIES. PLEASE READ THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS.
1 Parkville area - The Location is licensed for eight persons
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in caregiving, nursing homes, or related fields
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality
- Ability to work with diverse populations, including individuals with autism or disabilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle stressful situations with empathy and professionalism
- Certification in first aid is preferred
- Experience in healthcare preferred
Joining our team as a Caretaker offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while gaining valuable experience in the healthcare and social work fields.