Live In Caregiver Weekend
ComForCare
- Alexandria, VA
- $15.00-20.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Personal Care
- Provide assistance with: bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheel chair, walker, crutches, cane), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
- Recording of vital signs (if specified in Care Plan)
- Companion/Sitter/Household Management
- Provide companionship and respite services for family
- Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms
- Medication Reminders
- High school graduate or G.E.D certificate
- Successful completion of a state-approved Home Attendant course
- At least six months experience as a Home Attendant/Nurse Aide (in homes or facilities).
- Be listed in good standing on with the Virginia Board of Nursing
- Achieves a minimum score of 80% on competency exam (Home Health Aide Test)
- Meets passing criteria on DEARS Ethics test
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
- Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job