Caregiver - Services at Home - Clinton
Sanford Health
Summary
The caregiver provides in-home care to individuals who have difficulty performing basic day-to-day activities by assisting with personal care, administering medication, and providing companionship.
Job description
Summary
The caregiver provides in-home care to individuals who have difficulty performing basic day-to-day activities by assisting with personal care, administering medication, and providing companionship.
Job Description
The caregiver plans and follows a daily care schedule with clients, modifies care plans as prescribed by medical professionals, and reports on any new conditions or needs that may arise.
- Assists with personal care, which may include bathroom functions, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating.
- Follows a prescribed healthcare plan, which may include assisting with exercise and administering medication.
- Ensures the clients' home is organized according to their needs and that safety measures are in place.
- May be expected to complete some light housework.
- Provides emotional support and encouragement to perform necessary tasks.
- Provides mobility assistance if required, for example helping the client in and out of a bed, a chair, or a wheelchair.
- Transports or escorts the client to medical and other appointments.
- Monitors and reports changes in health, behavior, and needs.
- Must be patient, empathetic, observant and committed to making the client feel comfortable.
Qualifications
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required. Must be 18 years of age or older. When applicable, valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle required.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required
- When applicable, valid driver's license required
- When applicable, access to an insured vehicle required
- Patient, empathetic, observant, and committed to client comfort
Benefits
- Flexible hours and days
- Income supplement opportunity
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.