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Companion needed in West Chester, PA!
West Chester, PennsylvaniaPrivate client looking hire a Companion/Care aide in West Chester, PA!
Summary of a Client
(b) Food Preparation and Serving
basis.
(d) Personal Assistance
Summary of a Client
- A Care Aide for a senior citizen with some health challenges living in a single-family house in West Chester, PA.
- Client does not drive: Care Aide will have use of the client’s car for performing duties.
- Five days a week Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Occasional weekend coverage may be required
- There are no pets or children
- Competitive weekly salary, 2-weeks vacation and US Holidays
- Starting date to be negotiated
- Exceptional organizational skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills: Clear and concise verbal and written communication to interact with various vendors.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, calendar applications, and other relevant software.
- Attention to detail: Ability to ensure accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
- Specific Functions Include: (a) Health and Medication (b) Food Preparation and Serving, (c) Housekeeping Tasks and (d) Personal Assistance
- Scheduling and following up with doctors’ office appointments
- Scheduling and following up with hospital stays, lab and imaging tests
- Driving to doctors’ appointments and lab and hospital appointments
- Fill the weekly and biweekly medication tray
- Order prescriptions from OptumRx or local pharmacy
- Check client vitals: check temperature, oximeter reading and blood pressure
(b) Food Preparation and Serving
- Shops for grocery and household needs
- Plans, prepares and serves salt free and nutritionally balanced meals
- Prepares and serves three meals a day for the client promoting health living
- Cleaning: Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, and sanitize surfaces
- Making beds: Change sheets and distribute towels
- Stocking supplies: Replenish toiletries, kitchen supplies, and other supplies
- Inspecting: Check for damage or safety hazards of the house
- Laundry: washing, drying, ironing, and sorting linen and clothing
basis.
(d) Personal Assistance
- Calendar management: dining out and family visits
- Correspondence management: Answering phone calls, emails, and managing incoming correspondence.
- Running personal errands as needed, like making appointments, picking up
- Laundry
- Work Hours: - M-F 9AM-5PM
- Languages: English
- Experience: 5 Years of Experience
- References: Minimum of 2 References
- Background: Background check upon contingent offer of hire
- Personality Traits: Warm, quiet, polite, intelligent, can work well on their own.
- Salary: $30-$38/hour
- Vacation: 2 weeks PTO, paid holidays