Guardian Angel Senior Services, Berkshires: PC Homemaker

Organization name
Guardian Angel Senior Services, Berkshires
Organization address

75 South Church St
Pittsfield, MA 02101
United States

Job description
  • Enables consumers to stay in their homes.
  • Follows care plan as directed by designated supervisor.
  • Monitors consumers condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
  • Supports consumers by providing light housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands.
  • Assists consumers by providing personal care services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Helps consumers care for themselves by assisting with the use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, adaptive equipment, reminders with medication and person-centered support for personal hygiene.
  • Notifies designated supervisor of changes, concerns, or unusual conditions with consumer.
  • Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment.
  • Maintains security precautions.
  • Follows prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
More information about this job

Founded in 2003, Guardian Angel Senior Services is a family-owned company that was created from a dream that we could make a difference in the lives of seniors and go above and beyond the call of duty.

As a caregiver at Guardian Angel Senior Services, you’ll build relationships, improve the quality of life, and serve senior citizens that need love and care. Your goal will be to help individuals enjoy life by helping them perform their simple daily functions, such as: meal prep, light housekeeping, local transportation, and social interactions. Your compassion and diligence as a caregiver will bring joy into the lives of the clients you work with and help them feel encouraged, involved, and loved.

We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our clients to enjoy life to the fullest.

Responsibilities:

  • Build meaningful relationships with senior citizens and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living.
  • Attend to individual care needs and get to know the client's unique preferences and personalities.
  • Notify management of changes in mental or physical condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service.
  • Assist clients in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual care plan.
  • Assist clients with 1 on 1 personal care and home management as instructed by and documented on the written plan of care.
  • Assist and facilitate activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal-care and hygiene, leisure activities and socialization
  • Help local seniors at home with shopping and/or light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation and companionship.
  • Always ensure client safety.

Qualifications:

  • Dedication to and passion to serve seniors with excellent customer service skills.
  • Positive attitude and the flexibility to perform various duties in service to the clients are keys to success.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School diploma or GED.
  • Ability to make choices, decisions and act in the client’s best interest.
  • Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and a level of understanding.
  • Competent in organizational and time management skills.
  • Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Perks of being a Guardian Angel:

  • Pay is bi-weekly, but we offer Daily Pay as well.
  • $250.00 sign on bonus.
  • 401K
  • 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
Languages required
English
Part-time or full-time
Part-time
Full-time
Per diem
Own transportation required?
Yes
Employee work locations
Western Massachusetts
Adams
Agawam
Alford
Amherst
Ashfield
Athol
Becket
Belchertown
Bernardston
Blandford
Buckland
Charlemont
Cheshire
Chester
Chesterfield
Chicopee
Clarksburg
Colrain
Conway
Cummington
Dalton
Deerfield
East Longmeadow
Easthampton
Egremont
Erving
Florida
Gill
Goshen
Granby
Granville
Great Barrington
Greenfield
Hadley
Hampden
Hancock
Hatfield
Hawley
Heath
Hinsdale
Holyoke
Huntington
Lanesborough
Lee
Lenox
Leverett
Leyden
Longmeadow
Ludlow
Middlefield
Monroe
Monson
Montague
Monterey
Montgomery
Mount Washington
New Ashford
New Marlborough
New Salem
North Adams
Northampton
Northfield
Orange
Otis
Palmer
Pelham
Peru
Petersham
Phillipston
Pittsfield
Plainfield
Richmond
Rowe
Royalston
Russell
Sandisfield
Savoy
Sheffield
Shelburne Falls
Shutesbury
South Hadley
Southampton
Southwick
Springfield
Stockbridge
Sunderland
Tolland
Turners Falls
Tyringham
Ware
Warwick
Washington
Wendell
West Springfield
West Stockbridge
Westfield
Westhampton
Whately
Wilbraham
Williamsburg
Williamstown
Windsor
Worthington
Employment contact name
Amber Boesse
Employment contact email
berkrecruit@guardianangelseniorservices.com
Employment contact telephone
413-418-3426
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