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Home Care Assistance

Experienced Caregiver | 912 Hour Shifts

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What they do

A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.

$28,759 / year median in Florida

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

You are an experienced caregiver who values consistency, professionalism, and building a trusting relationship with one client. Each shift, you'll support a gentleman living in his own home after a recent hospital and rehab stay. A stroke has left him with significant right-sided weakness. He also has dementia and often thinks he can do more than he can safely do alone. He needs a calm, capable caregiver who protects his dignity, helps him make choices when he can, and stays ready when he needs hands-on help. Your presence helps set the tone for his day. Mobility support is a core part of this role. He uses an electric wheelchair, and transfers are done with a mechanical Hoyer lift. Company policy requires two people for the lift; a second person is available in the home to help you. He can become frustrated during transfers. Stay patient. Do not take it personally. Move slowly, explain what you are doing, and keep him safe. He has tipped in the wheelchair and can become uncomfortable. Help with positioning, including a pillow if he will allow it. The power chair is complex; he usually knows how to use it, but frustration can make him lose the sequence. Watch how he operates it so you can cue him without taking over. He likes space. Do not hover. A doorbell/call button is how he will reach you—keep the ringer where you can hear it and respond quickly. You assist with full personal care as needed: brief changes in bed, bed baths, dressing, grooming, toileting, and showering as tolerated. Reposition him regularly to prevent skin breakdown and keep him comfortable. He has a Foley catheter; you will assist with catheter care. He also uses compression boots twice a day for an hour. Remind him, encourage him, and help him get them on and off. He enjoys conversation and will ask questions about his care. Answer honestly, involve him in decisions when it is safe, and do not argue when dementia and safety collide. Prepare fresh, home-cooked meals. He is on a no-salt diet. Encourage hydration. Present food nicely when you can. Alcohol is not part of this home plan; mocktails are welcome. Light housekeeping is part of the role: laundry, dishes, trash, and keeping living areas neat and calm. When the day is quieter, stay useful. Sitting idle is not expected. There are two large dogs in the home. They are sweet and calm. There is also a cat he adores. Do not let the cat slip out the door. A caregiver binder is in the kitchen for daily notes and medication sign-off. This position is a great fit if you are: Calm, patient, and safety-focused Comfortable with Hoyer transfers, electric wheelchair support, and full personal care Willing to assist with catheter care Able to support dementia without arguing or taking over Comfortable in a home with two dogs and a cat Dependable on 9-12 hour shifts, including some weekends Able to give space when he wants it—and respond fast when he calls Looking to build a long-term caregiver-client relationship Schedule 9-12 hour shifts (day or overnight), including some weekends.
Benefits / What
you get Excellent client match Consistent hours In-person trainings including our proprietary Enhanced Dementia Training and Balanced Care Method Monthly virtual trainings (Parkinson's, mental health, end of life, and more) Opportunity to help others in the community Overtime and bonuses available Bi-weekly pay; direct deposit available Timely access to earned wages Budgeting tools for long-term self-reliance Free access to a licensed Financial Advisor Prescription discounts through PayActiv Workers' compensation Online access to paystubs and schedule Dedicated client/employee care managers available 24/7 W2 employee; federal taxes deducted during payroll Meaningful mission behind your work Key responsibilities include Two-person mechanical Hoyer transfers and electric wheelchair support Full personal care, bed baths, briefs, toileting, and showering as tolerated Repositioning and skin-integrity support Catheter care and compression-boot assistance Fresh no-salt meal prep, hydration, and light housekeeping Calm companionship and dementia-informed support Pet care Caregiver-binder notes and assistance with self-administration of medication If you find fulfillment in skilled, respectful care for someone rebuilding his routine at home, this is a meaningful role.
Please note:
This position requires screening through the Clearinghouse. For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
Pay:
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Mileage reimbursement Paid orientation Paid training Referral program Application Question(s): Are you able to attend an in-person interview at our office in Clearwater? We look for compassion in all of our caregivers. Please describe a time when you felt bad for someone and did something to help them.
Experience:
Caregiving:
1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
driver license and reliable vehicle (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Pinellas Park, FL 33781 (Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Transportation
  • Professional Development
  • Dental Insurance