In Home Caregiver - 24 hour shifts

Company: Pegasus Social Services
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPegasus Social Services is seeking a truly caring and dedicated Caregiver or Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team.Pegasus is a fast-growing, locally owned company that seeks to provide only the highest caliber care for our clients. We are looking for candidates that are not only qualified but also display the characteristics that Pegasus prides itself on; compassion, empathy, dedication, reliability and the desire to always put the client first!What are we looking for?We are seeking a Caregiver or CNA that has dementia and personal care experience to work as a team for a client that requires 24/7 care. This female client is located in West Portland. This position requires you to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and have a valid drivers license. We are assisting this client with meals prep, medication administration, housekeeping and personal care. This position is perfect for someone that can stay overnight (24 hrs.) at the client's home. We pay a sleep stipend of $75.Currently hiring experienced caregivers or CNA's:

• 24 hour client (Sleep shifts) - Sleep shifts means you would be provided with a private bedroom and able to sleep through the night.Monitor patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
  • Support patient by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
  • Assist patient by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Helps patient care for themselves
  • Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
  • Must have weekend availability.At Pegasus we have always known that happy employees make great employees so we have always prided ourselves on providing extremely competitive wages, top notch benefits, and opportunities for advancement and professional development. Full time Pegasus employees can enroll in our Group Health and Dental plans after 90 days and all full time employees get fully employer paid Short Term Disability and Term Life Insurance. Additionally, every employee is offered a 401(k) savings plan and every employee has an opportunity to get a merit based raise after 90 days as well and again at their annual review!GENERAL SUMMARY:
    • The CNA or caregiver we are looking for would be capable of performing a combination of following duties:
    • Provides assistance with bathing, dressing, toiletry, oral hygiene and other activities of daily living
    • Prepares meals and does some light housekeeping for the client
    • Transfers client to and from bed using a Hoyer lift and wheelchair
    • Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, food and fluid intake and output and weight, as directed.
    • Completes all documentation necessary in a thorough and timely manner
    • Other duties as they are assigned.*****Job Requirements:All of our employees should meet the following standards:PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
      • Current CNA license and previous caregiver experience
      • Experience with seniors and/or adults with mental illness
      • Has a driver's license and car to get to shifts.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
        • Must comply with state mandate and be fully vaccinated.
        • Candidate must be able to pass a background check and drug test
        • Candidate must be able to speak/read English and follow directions
        • Candidate must be available to work on the weekends.
        • Candidate must have a valid drivers license
        • Candidate must be over 24 to drive company vehicles.
        • Candidate must have a smartphoneApply For This Job Today!!Job Types: Full-time, Part-timeSalary: $18.00/hour
          • Each client will have a base pay that will correlate with the level of care needed up to $18.00/hr.
          • Must comply with state mandate and be fully vaccinated.
            
            Supplemental pay
            • Signing bonus
            • Bonus pay
            • Other
              
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