Weekend Caregiver
Company: BrightStar Care
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
-Join the BrightStar Team -as a -Caregiver -and -Shine! - -Do you
enjoy -caring for others? -Our -Caregivers -bring -compassion and
comfort to home care by -giving -personalized One-to-One -care that
makes a noticeable difference in the lives of our -clients. - -Our
-Caregivers -are the heart of our company -- the -BrightSTARS -to
our -clients. -Here are some of the Perks -of being on the
BrightStar Team: -Weekly pay - -Paid training -Growth opportunities
-Flexibility -As a -Caregiver -you will provide quality care -by
-promoting a safe environment, adhering to the plan of care and
ensuring we -respect and adhere to our client's rights. -Duties may
include the following: - -Hygiene Care: -Bathing: -Assist -the
client with bathing, ensuring they are comfortable and safe.
-Grooming: Help with hair care, nail care, and other grooming
activities. -Oral Care: -Assist -with brushing teeth, using
mouthwash, and any other oral hygiene activities. -Dressing and
Undressing: Support the client in dressing and undressing as
needed. -Toileting Activities: Assist with bathroom needs,
including helping the client use the toilet. - -Nutrition: -Meal
Preparation: Prepare meals based on the client's dietary
requirements. -Administer Meals: Ensure the client receives meals
according to their prescribed diet. - -Health Monitoring: -Vital
Signs: Take and record vital signs such as heart rate, blood
pressure, and temperature. -Height and Weight: Measure and record
height and -weight -as necessary. - -Mobility and Exercise: -Range
of Motion Exercises: Assist the client with both active and passive
range of motion exercises as specified in the care plan. -Walking
Assistance: Help the client with walking, especially during outdoor
activities or transportation to appointments. - -Transportation:
-Doctor Appointments: Assist with transportation to medical
appointments. -Outdoor Activities and Shopping: Accompany the
client for outdoor activities and shopping trips. - -Documentation:
-Observations: Document any observed changes in the client's
condition. -Reporting: Report any significant changes or concerns
to the Director of Nursing or relevant supervisor. - -Caregiver
-Qualifications: -High school diploma. -Previous caregiver
experience preferred but not required. -Valid Driver's License,
Auto Insurance, BLS CPR card, and an up-to-date TB -test. -Must be
able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and
pull. -Must be able to lift or transfer up to 50 pounds. -
-Candidate must have demonstrated alignment and experience in
successfully living the -BrightStar Care Core Values: -Be Open and
Honest: -Approachable, Fun, Unflappable, Kind, Empathetic -Serve
with Passion: -Help First, Confident Yet Humble, For the Greater
Good, Make a Real Difference -Do the Right Thing: -Honest, Ethical,
Tell the Truth -Do What You Say: -On Time, Finish What You Start,
Accountable, Take Responsibility -
Keywords: BrightStar Care, Cedar Rapids , Weekend Caregiver, Healthcare , Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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