PRN Caregiver - Days - Sioux Falls at Home Services

Salary Range

• $16.00 - $22.50 Union Position: No Department Details Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents. The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US. Since our founding in 1922, we have been driven by our mission and belief. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion. Some of the benefits to working at Good Samaritan Society are
• Competitive Compensation
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Shift Differential
• Flexible Scheduling Options Available
• Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
• Salary Increases
• Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance
• Scholarships and Sponsorships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Program Summary The caregiver provides in-home care to individuals who have difficulty performing basic day-to-day activities by assisting with personal care, administering medication, and providing companionship.

Job Description

The caregiver plans and follows a daily care schedule with clients, modifies care plans as prescribed by medical professionals, and reports on any new conditions or needs that may arise. Assists with personal care, which may include bathroom functions, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating. Follows a prescribed healthcare plan, which may include assisting with exercise and administering medication. Ensures the clients' home is organized according to their needs and that safety measures are in place. May be expected to complete some light housework. Provides emotional support and encouragement to perform necessary tasks. Provides mobility assistance if required, for example helping the client in and out of a bed, a chair, or a wheelchair. Transports or escorts the client to medical and other appointments. Monitors and reports changes in health, behavior, and needs. Must be patient, empathetic, observant and committed to making the client feel comfortable. Qualifications High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required. Must be 18 years of age or older. When applicable, valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle required. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.