Position Summary

The Live-In Caregiver provides around-the-clock care and support to clients in their homes, residing at
the client’s residence during their scheduled assignment. This position is ideal for compassionate
individuals who can provide consistent, comprehensive care while adapting to the home environment.
The Live-In Caregiver ensures client safety, comfort, and well-being throughout a 24-hour shift cycle
while receiving designated break and sleep periods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Prepare all meals according to dietary needs and preferences
• Administer medication reminders throughout the day and night
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and safe ambulation
• Perform household tasks including cleaning, laundry, and maintaining living spaces
• Provide companionship and engage client in meaningful activities
• Monitor client condition and respond to nighttime needs
• Accompany client to appointments, outings, and social activities
• Manage grocery shopping and household errands
• Coordinate with family members and other healthcare providers
• Maintain detailed daily logs of care provided and observations
• Respond to emergencies and implement safety protocols
• Ensure home safety and fall prevention measures
• Provide respite relief to family caregivers

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of caregiving experience, preferably in home care
• Previous live-in or extended-shift caregiving experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for errands/appointments
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and reference verification
• Flexibility to work 24-hour shifts with designated rest periods
• Ability to stay overnight in client’s home (private sleeping quarters provided)

Preferred:

• CNA or HHA certification
• Experience with dementia/Alzheimer’s care
• Experience with hospice or end-of-life care
• Culinary skills and meal planning experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and assist with transfers up to 50 pounds
• Stamina for extended periods of activity throughout 24-hour shifts
• Ability to respond quickly to client needs, including at night
• Physical capability to perform all personal care and household tasks
• Light sleeper able to respond to nighttime emergencies
• Good physical health to provide consistent care

Working Conditions

• Lives in client’s home during scheduled shifts (typically 3-4 consecutive days)
• Private sleeping quarters and meals provided during live-in shifts
• Minimum 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep time per 24-hour period
• Regular meal breaks as required by labor law
• May work with clients with varying levels of cognitive and physical impairment
• Must adapt to different home environments and family dynamics
• Rotation schedule with other caregivers for continuous coverage