Arcadia In Home Respite Worker

Position Summary : This position serves a vital function in support of the company’s clients, seniors and people with disabilities living independently in their homes, but who need assistance with daily tasks.

• Assist family members in maintaining the client at home
• Provide appropriate care and supervision to ensure the clients’ health and safety in the absence of family members
• Relieve family from the constantly demanding responsibility of caring for the client
• Client transfer - moderate assist
• Attend to the client’s basic self-help needs and other activities of daily living including, interaction, socialization, and continuation of usual daily routines that would ordinarily be performed by the family members.
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must have reliable transportation; if by car, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
• Nurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for others
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills