Position Summary: This position serves a vital function in support of the company's clients, seniors and people with disabilities living independently in their homes, but who need assistance with daily tasks.
Essential Duties:
* Assist family members in maintaining the client at home
* Provide appropriate care and supervision to ensure the clients' health and safety in the absence of family members
* Relieve family from the constantly demanding responsibility of caring for the client
* Client transfer - moderate assist
* Attend to the client's basic self-help needs and other activities of daily living including, interaction, socialization, and continuation of usual daily routines that would ordinarily be performed by the family members.
Position Requirements & Competencies:
* Must be 18 years of age
* Must be able to pass a criminal background check
* Must have reliable transportation; if by car, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required
* Nurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for others
* Ability to work with limited supervision
* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
* Good communication and interpersonal skills