Caregiver for hospice clients. Full time.

We are urgently looking for a caregiver with strong skills to work with Hospice Clients. 

The initial job will be for 8 weeks, starting on October 9th. 

The position would be 37.5 hours/week, 7:00 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. with a rotating schedule, would include every other weekend.

Week 1: Tues/Wed/Sat

Week 2: Sun/Thurs/Fri

When this initial contract has finished, you will be eligible to be offered a permanent position with us. 

Responsibilities:

The Hospice caregiver provides compassionate personal care and homemaker services for patients when appropriate and maintains a safe and healthy environment as directed by the plan of care.

More Specifically:

• Assist patients with appropriate techniques to maintain personal hygiene and grooming, including shower, tub or bed baths and mouth, skin, nail, and hair care.

• Assist patients in the use of toilet facilities, including bed pans.

• Provide skin care with observation for pressure areas and sores and knowledge of preventive measures.

• Assist patients in and out of bed using safe transfer techniques, including the use of gait belts and mechanical lifting equipment, when applicable (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

• Assist patients with walking, including the use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs, when applicable.

• Assist with meal preparation and feeding, when required.

• Observe, report, and document patient status and care provided.

• Practice basic infection control procedures.
• Medicine reminders.

• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the patient.

• Recognize emergencies and contact emergency personnel and supervisor when necessary.

• Understand the physical, developmental, and emotional needs of the populations served.

• Treat the patient and his/her property with respect.

Perks of being a Guardian Angel:

• Pay is bi-weekly, but we offer Daily Pay as well.
• Referral bonuses - we build our caregiver family from within!
• Holiday pay. GET PAID DOUBLE TO WORK ON A MAJOR HOLIDAY!
• Flexible hours
• Merit Program with chance to earn $1 extra per hour.
• Mileage reimbursement.

Walk in's welcome!
Apply online or in person
871 Washington St
2nd floor
Braintree Ma 02184
617-229-6638
Guardianangelseniorservices.com

Guardian Angel Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, a