Caregiver - Spherion

A Patient Caregiver provides assistance and companionship to individuals needing help with daily living activities due to illness, disability, or age. You'll ensure their safety and well-being while maintaining a positive and supportive environment.

Responsibilities:
1. Daily Living Activities (ADLs):

- Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Helping with mobility and transfers (walking, getting in/out of bed, using the restroom).
- Meal preparation, feeding assistance (if needed).
- Light housekeeping tasks (laundry, making the bed, light cleaning).

2. Medical Care:

- Monitoring vital signs (as directed by healthcare professionals).
- Assisting with medication management (reminders, dispensing medications as instructed).
- Accompaniment to doctor's appointments and other healthcare visits.
- Reporting any changes in the patient's condition to healthcare providers.

3. Emotional Support and Companionship:

- Providing companionship and conversation to prevent social isolation.
- Engaging in activities that the patient enjoys (games, reading, hobbies).
- Offering emotional support and a listening ear.
- Encouraging independence as much as possible while ensuring safety.

Working hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
- Experience caring for seniors, people with disabilities, or those with chronic illnesses
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (may be preferred)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification (may be preferred)

Education:
High School

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
- Communication and interpersonal skills: You'll need to build rapport with patients, understand their needs, and clearly communicate with them and healthcare professionals.
- Empathy and compassion: A caring and understanding nature is essential to connect with patients and provide emotional support.
- Patience and flexibility: Daily routines can change, and you'll need to adapt to patients' needs and unexpected situations.
- Reliability and time management: You must be dependable and able to manage your schedule to meet patients' needs.
- Physical stamina: The job may involve assisting with mobility and daily tasks, so you'll need to be in good physical condition.
- Organizational skills: You'll likely be managing medications, appointments, and daily tasks, so being organized is crucial.

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).