Caregiver

Right at Home Northeast Nebraska; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading in-home care provider in Greater Lincolnshire seeks a compassionate Caregiver to assist elderly clients with personal care tasks such as hygiene, medication reminders, and mobility. Ideal candidates should have a valid driver's license, at least one year of relevant experience, and a commitment to providing high-quality care. This role offers competitive compensation, ranging from $13.00 to $17.00 per hour, and various employee benefits such as paid time off and educational opportunities.

Benefits

Worker's compensation coverage

Employee Retirement Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Great continuing education opportunities

Employee referral program

Caregiver of the month program

Qualifications

• Enjoy working one-on-one and eager to learn new skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Prior experience in healthcare or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year).
• Willingness to work different shifts, including nights or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication.
• Help with mobility around the house or outside.
• Assist with planning and preparing meals.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Mobility assistance

Health & safety enforcement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience as a Caregiver

Job description

If you’re seeking a Caregiver position and have a heart of compassion, Right At Home is the premier company to work for. Providing care is considered a high calling at Right At Home. We seek those individuals who see their work as a mission and not just a job.

• Worker's compensation coverage
• Employee Retirement Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Great continuing education opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Caregiver of the month program & caregiver appreciation days

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries, or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing, and eating
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises
• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
• Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver
• Take pride in providing high-quality care
• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Compensation: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour