Job Description
CAREGIVER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include providing companionship and conversation, assisting with ADLs - personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding - and IADLS - performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing, laying out clothes, and assisting with dressing, planning and preparing meals, providing medication reminders, providing transportation to doctor's appointments, drug store, beauty shops, etc. (running errands). Caregivers may also be asked to help family members learn safe care techniques. Direct care staff provide BOTH Companion Care and Personal Care each shift.
- Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
- Ability to interpret and deliver on the client's provided plan of care
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to be flexible, patient and adapt to new situations
- Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)
- Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates, and/or emergencies
- Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
- Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, is a must!
- Dental, Vision, Health benefits available after 60 days
- Competitive compensation incl. higher pay on weekends
- Flexible scheduling
- 25year old national brand!
- Supportive and Rewarding Work Environment
- Training and support for our caregivers!
- Flexible schedule (we work with your schedule)
- Short commutes (we work hard to find you a client close to your home)
We truly value and respect all of our team members! Do something rewarding!