Caregiver

Job Description

Caregiver - **IMMEDIATE FULL TIME OR PART TIME OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE**

Compensation: Based on Experience

Are you looking for a caregiver opportunity where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? That’s where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard.

Come work for BrightStar Care, a company who believes in Serving with Passion and Doing the Right Thing. The caregiver is a member of the dedicated care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet patient needs. Our commitment to incorporating advanced technology has offered our employees an opportunity to deliver their best performance.

Responsibilities

Provide patients with hygiene care as directed including, but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities, feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping

Take and record vital signs as well as height and weight, if necessary

Assist patients in active and passive range of motion defined by the plan of care, document observed changes, report any changes to the Director of Nursing

Assist patients in walking, outdoor activities, etc.

Develop and promote a safe environment for quality patient care through adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards

Requirements

High school diploma or GED

Successful completion of a nursing assistant program

Previous 1 yr experience as a Home Health Aide, PCA, caregiver

Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray

Minimum one (1) year of documented experience is required

Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.*