Senior Care Job Description

Apr 24, 2015 | Hiring an Employee, Household Employer Policies, Senior Care

If you find yourself in need of a senior caregiver to work in the home, the first project to tackle is writing a complete and well-developed senior care job description. Detail all that you need and expect the senior caregiver to do. Be specific. Determine with your loved one what is necessary: personal care; housekeeping; medical procedures; the number of hours per day and/or per week that is needed, and at what specific times during the day it needs to be done. Once you have a clear picture—and a written job description—you will be able to then focus on the agencies or the individuals that will help you to provide that care to your senior.

A thorough job description will include: title; job summary; essential and nonessential functions; the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities; supervisory responsibilities (if applicable); working conditions; minimum qualifications; and success factors.

Please see the sample job description below, and use it as a guide to tailor your own requirements as you begin the hiring process.

Sample Senior Care Job Description

Summary

Assist employer in maintaining an independent life and provide the best care when independent living is no longer possible.

Essential Functions

Assist in preparing and serving meals.
Light cleaning duties.
Driving.
Bathing.
Helping to dress.
Run errands.
Grocery shopping.

Nonessential Functions

Accompanying employer to events and appointments.
Traveling with employer.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Basic nursing skills.
Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
Ability to perform everyday activities/movements (i.e., lifting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs).
Safe driving skills.
Knowledge of operating home electronics and kitchen appliances.
Knowledge of medication administration (i.e., following dosage schedule and amount).

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Working Conditions

The job will be based from the primary residence of the ____________household.

Minimum Qualifications