Job Description
The Caregiver provides compassionate, person-centered assistance to individuals who need support with daily living activities, personal care, safety, and independence. The caregiver promotes the individual's dignity, comfort, well-being, and quality of life while encouraging independence and participation in daily routines, recreational activities, and community experiences. The caregiver will follow the individual's established care plan, respect personal preferences, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and communicate relevant observations or concerns to the designated supervisor or family member
Day to Day:
- Provide supervision and support to maintain the individual's health, safety, and well-being.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, hygiene, toileting, and bathing, as authorized and appropriate.
- Support meal preparation, feeding assistance when needed, and basic household tasks related to the individual's care.
- Encourage independence in daily routines, self-care, organization, and functional living skills.
- Provide companionship and facilitate appropriate recreational, social, and community activities.
- Assist with following daily schedules, routines, and individualized support plans.
- Implement approved strategies for communication, behavior support, and skill development when trained and authorized.
- Observe and report significant changes in the individual's behavior, mood, health, or functioning.
- Maintain accurate documentation of services provided, activities completed, and relevant observations.
- Communicate professionally with families, supervisors, and other members of the support team.
- Respect confidentiality, privacy, cultural preferences, personal dignity, and individual rights.
- Follow applicable safety procedures, emergency protocols, infection-control practices, and company policies.
- Complete required training and participate in supervision or staff meetings as assigned.
The caregiver is expected to:
- Arrive on time and communicate schedule changes or absences promptly.
- Treat each individual with dignity, respect, patience, and compassion.
- Encourage independence rather than completing tasks the individual can safely perform.
- Follow the established care plan and seek guidance when instructions are unclear.
- Report safety concerns, incidents, suspected abuse or neglect, and other required reportable events in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and objective service documentation.
- Refrain from performing medical, clinical, or other specialized duties unless properly qualified, trained, and authorized.
- Maintain appropriate boundaries with individuals and their families.
Skills and Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; specific educational requirements may depend on the position.
- Previous caregiving, respite, direct support, or related experience preferred.
- Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or autism is beneficial.
- Strong communication, organization, patience, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow written instructions, care plans, and supervisor guidance.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and protect confidential information.
- Ability to complete required background checks, clearances, and onboarding requirements.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record if transportation is part of the job.
- Ability to perform the essential physical duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Current First Aid and CPR certification. (Plus, but not a requirement.)
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.