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.
Comfort Keepers is GROWING! We are looking for Caregivers to join our amazing team!
Job Summary:
Provides care in the home and community. Need to have good communication skills, provide companionship and help with ADL's. Benefits to being a Comfort Keeper include: Bi-Weekly competitive pay Supportive, Professional Management Team 401K Health Insurance Performance reviews Mileage reimbursement, opportunity for paid travel time between client
Performs duties as assigned on the Personal Care Service Plan. Assists the client in assisting with activities of daily living by providing any of the Comfort Keepers approved personal care activities including, but not limited to: bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, and/or ambulation. Provides for a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients and family members. Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of client's garments and linens and changing the bed. Assists in meeting nutritional needs by providing meal planning, meal preparation, grocery shopping, dishes, and kitchen clean-up. Assists the client with ambulation/transfers as specified in the Plan of Care. Reminds client to take self-administered medications. Observes and reports any changes in the client's mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner. Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers. Participates in in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested by immediate supervisor. Completed required documentation of services delivered and submits to office in a timely manner according to policy. Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly. Maintains confidentiality regarding client information. Must satisfactorily complete Comfort Keepers training and orientation program. Must accept responsibility for learning and adhering to Comfort Keepers policies and procedures, be able to function in the home setting with minimal direct supervision and maintain satisfactory relationships with administrative staff, clients, and family members. Must be genuinely concerned about helping people and have high moral standards of honesty and integrity.
Job Type:
Full time, Part time' ' COVID-19 Precaution(s): Personal protective equipment provided or required Temperature screenings Social distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift Overnight shift Overtime Weekends as needed
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Home care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred) Car Insurance and Car Registration (Preferred)
