Care Helper – Private Duty non-Medical Care – Specific Experience as Papa Pal or On-Demand Helper Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Care Helper

• Private Duty non-Medical Care
• Specific Experience as Papa Pal or ‘On-Demand’ Helper My Care Helpers Nashville-Davidson, TN Job Overview My Care Helpers connects passionate, caring, background-checked and interviewed people with families and individuals looking for help with at-home or facility-based non-clinical care support.

My Care Helpers is seeking compassionate Care Helpers to provide care and support to individuals through ‘short stay’ (often less than 4 hour) visits to ‘check-in’ on loved ones and help them with tasks or simply to provide companionship. Longer term jobs may exist but Helpers should be prepared for ‘short stay’ jobs. Any job would be a 1099 or W2 agreement between the family/individual and the Helper

• please do not apply if you are not familiar, experienced and/or comfortable with those arrangements.
• We are particularly interested in individuals who have experience as a “Papa Pal” or as another “On-Demand” Helper. Please only apply if you have that specific experience.
• My Care Helpers is unique in the fact that families post their job needs and hourly rate to an online marketplace and Care Helpers are able to ‘accept’ the job or wait for one that better suits their needs or schedule.

Oftentimes it is difficult for families to find help for short periods of time and My Care Helpers aims to support families who have that need. Only individuals with at least 2 years of home aid experience, 2 years of direct elder care experience (caring for a loved one in the past) or individuals who are nursing, PT, OT, ST or other healthcare students with at least 2 years of direct elder care experience or those with at least 2 years of direct healthcare experience (Medical Assistant, former Personal Care Aid, etc.) are eligible to be Helpers. Additionally, Helpers must be willing to ‘post’ a profile including some basic information about themselves (interests, experience, etc.) to the My Care Helpers website to help interested families with understanding who could be helping their loved one. Further, Helpers must pass a background check and participate in both a telephonic and a video interview with My Care Helpers. Care Helpers will be rated by those to whom they provide care through a rating system much like you would see on Uber or eBay. Please only apply if you are interested in providing an exceptional experience for the family/person in need of care in addition to two (2) personal references (former client/employer or former manager) who will be called. Hours will vary based upon need of those seeking care support and your personal preference but the ability to gain additional hours will be tied to how the family/person in need of care rates the Care Helper (think of how individuals personally select based upon customer reviews). 1. Responsibilities

• Assist residents with basic tasks around their house or in an assisted or independent living facility
• Provide companionship care and support to individuals (could include ADLs)
• Communicate and connect with the family to update them on their loved one and the time spent together
• Maintain a professional and caring demeanor
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents 2. Qualifications
• Experience or a student in a care-related role is required
• Familiarity with working with elderly or in settings like personal care homes, retirement homes, or assisted living facilities is a plus
• Ability to provide compassionate and person-centered care
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the family
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of individuals 3. Requirements
• Must have reliable transportation but must agree NOT to transport individuals outside of home or facility
• Driver license number, Social Security number, consent to a background check

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$25.00

• $30.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

On the road