Caregiver (San Fernando Valley) (Canoga Park )

Personal Care Duties:
Bathing, dressing, grooming caring for hair and oral hygiene which are needed to
facilitate treatment or prevent deterioration of the client's health.
Changing the bed linens of an incontinent beneficiary.
Shaving, deodorant applications, skin care with lotions and/or powders.
Foot care.
Feeding.
Assistance with toileting.
Assistance with ambulation.
Use of assisted devices.
Changing position in bed.
Assistance with transfers.
Assistance with simple exercises.
Homemaker/Incidental Duties:
All cleaning tasks necessary to attain and maintain safe and sanitary living conditions for the client including but not limited to:
Remind parents to self-administer medication.
Includes accompanying parents walks, trips to medical appointments,
Companionship and recreational/socialization skill development.
Scheduling appointments.
Cleaning bedroom
Cleaning bathroom
Change linens
Laundry, including folding and ironing, etc.
All meal planning, shopping, food preparation, and storage tasks necessary to provide meals that meet the nutritional needs.
Laundry tasks required to maintain the member's clothing in a clean manner as well
as neat in appearance.
Notifying your appointed family member of any change in medical condition or social needs
that may occur including daily charting and documentation.
Qualifications/ Requirements: Must have at least 1 year of experience, dependable transportation, social security card, pass a criminal background check, speak fluent English (additional language skills a plus)

Other Qualifications:
*Current TB Test (within one year) or chest X-Ray
*Valid Driver's License
*Three (3) letters of reference, one preferably from a past employer. Letters of Reference cannot be from a family member.
*Must be able to work in a safe manner without direct supervision
*Must be able to respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner
*Prefer a Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate or experience in a related field.
(You must have these documents to be considered)
Must have at least 1 year of experience, dependable transportation, vehicle insurance, social security card, pass a criminal background check, speak fluent English
A caring, loving, friendly personality is a must!

"Caregiver" in the Subject to be considered.
Location: San Fernando Valley
Room and board >-----> Wage compensation depending upon your qualifications and abilities. Posting ID: 3726139699

Posted: 2013-04-05, 11:50PM PDT

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