Private Caregiver

**Overview** Join our dedicated team as a Private Caregiver and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring personalized, compassionate care. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive support to clients in their homes or community settings, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well\-being. Your energy, attention to detail, and empathetic approach will help clients maintain independence and quality of life. This paid position offers an enriching opportunity to develop your caregiving skills while making a positive impact every day. **Duties** * Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene * Monitor patients’ health by observing vital signs, managing medication administration, and updating care plans accordingly * Support with mobility and transfers using proper patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts or manual handling techniques * Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with meal consumption when necessary * Provide companionship and emotional support to promote mental well\-being and social engagement * Maintain a clean and safe environment through regular cleaning, sanitation, and organization of living spaces * Document patient observations accurately while adhering to HIPAA regulations to ensure confidentiality and privacy **Qualifications** * Proven experience working as a caregiver in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health settings * Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, hospice care, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism or intellectual disabilities support * Ability to monitor patients’ vital signs and recognize signs of distress or medical emergencies; CPR and first aid certification required * Familiarity with patient transfer methods including Hoyer lifts and manual handling techniques; heavy lifting capability necessary * Strong communication skills f