Job Description- Elderly Caretakers are responsible for providing companionship, care, and support to the elderly.
Their responsibilities typically include preparing and
presenting meals, providing physical and hygiene support (the extent of this support depends on the requirements of the position), as well as pleasant companionship.
If you are a caring, dedicated individual, and you want to make a difference in the lives of others, a Caregiver job may be the right opportunity for you. There are numerous work opportunities and Caregiver jobs for you. Earn top wages within the home care industry. Our coordinators continuously work hard to keep you on the job. Caring coordinators advocate on your behalf to keep you working on types of home care cases you enjoy. You are your own boss - choose the home care cases that suit your lifestyle, schedule, and skills.
Typical Salary / Rates - The salary for this elderly care workers generally ranges from $7/hour to $15/hour depending on the responsibilities of the position, the candidate's experience, region of the country, etc.
Services provided by Caregivers
Caregivers help people by assisting
with activities that family members
usually do for each other.
A typical day may include some of the following home care tasks:
CAREGIVING:
The most rewarding job you can ever have
Jobs as a Caregiver
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Personal Care. |
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Cooking and meal preparation. |
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Light housekeeping |
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Transportation to appointments |
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Attending events |
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Reading, lively conversation and
companionship |
| Personal Home Care Services |
Homemaking Home Care Services |
Personal Assistance & Supportive Care |
§Bathing
§Bed bath
§Tub bath
§Shower
§Sponge bath
§Shave
§Shampoo
§Oral/mouth care
§Brush teeth
§Denture care
§Dressing
§Grooming
§brush hair
§Skin care
§Perineal care
§Change adult briefs
§Assist with bedpan
§Assist with urinal
§Assist with commode
§Reposition bed-bound clients to help prevent skin breakdown
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§Meal planning
§Cooking
§Meal preparation - according to taste/diet
§Serve meals
§Wash dishes
§Light housekeeping - vacuuming, dusting, cleaning client's bathroom, kitchen maintenance . . . more
§Personal laundry and linens
§Make/change bed
§Help with organization - clean closets, sort photos
§Shopping
§Errands
§Grocery shopping
§Incidental transportation
§Out-of-town travel assistance
§Pet care
§Plant care
§And many more Client requests |
§Transfers
§Ambulation
§Feeding
§Assist to bathroom
§Assist with self-administered medication
§Limit or encourage fluids
§Record food intake
§Record urinary output
§Record bowel function |
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