Caretaker for Senior Citizens
About The Role
To succeed as a caregiver you should be patient, empathetic, and have strong people skills. You should be observant and committed to making the senior citizen feel safe and comfortable.
The caregiver will plan and follow a daily care schedule with clients, modify care plans as prescribed by medical professionals, and report on any new conditions or needs that may arise.
To succeed as a caregiver you should be patient, empathetic, and have strong people skills. You should be observant and committed to making your client feel safe and comfortable.
What You'll Do
- Providing emotional support and encouragement to perform necessary tasks.
- Providing mobility assistance may be required, for example helping the client in and out of bed, a chair, or a wheelchair.
- Transporting or escorting the client to medical and other appointments.
- Monitoring and reporting changes in health, behavior, and needs.
- Following a prescribed healthcare plan, which may include assisting with exercise and administering medication.
- Assisting the senior citizens in other activities and taking care of them .
- Maintaining proper care of the senior citizens and their needs and providing them a friendly environment where they feel cheerful.
What You'll Need
- A high school diploma is required.
- Further education may be beneficial.
- Job experience and CPR training may be necessary.
- A driver’s license may be strongly desired.
- A professional and friendly attitude.
- A willingness to work flexible hours, which may include night shifts.
- Patient and compassionate.
- Effective communication skills.
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