Caregiver
Overview:
A Caregiver provides essential assistance and companionship to individuals who are unable to fully care for themselves due to aging, illness, disability, or cognitive impairment. They work in clients' homes, assisted living facilities, or group homes, focusing on improving the client's quality of life and promoting their independence and dignity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Help with mobility, such as transferring from bed to chair, and ambulation.
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding, if necessary.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry, dishwashing, and changing bed linens.
- Provide medication reminders and assist with medication management.
- Offer companionship and emotional support, engaging in conversation and recreational activities.
- Accompany clients to medical appointments and run errands.
- Monitor and report changes in the client’s physical or mental health to family members or a supervising nurse.
- Ensure a safe and comfortable living environment.
Qualifications & Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent; certification such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) is often preferred.
- Proven experience as a caregiver.
- Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to help others.
- Physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks that require lifting or supporting clients.
- Strong communication and observational skills.
- Trustworthiness, dependability, and empathy.
