Caregivers, Aides, Personal Care Assistants

Cherishedagency; Newbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherishedagency seeks a 'Chief Happiness Officer' (Caregiver) to provide compassionate care to clients in their homes. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, emotional support, and bringing joy to those in need. With an hourly pay scaling based on shift length, this position offers flexibility and a supportive team environment, focused on making a real difference in the lives of clients.

Benefits

$15.25+ starting pay

Flexibility in scheduling

Overtime available

Paid training opportunities

Health and dental insurance available after 1 year

401K retirement program after 1 year

Employee appreciation prizes

Virtual interviewing options

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle required.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, and grooming with sensitivity.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Compassion

Patience

Education

State Tested Nursing Aides (STNAs) credential or similar

Job description

Wanted: Caregivers

We are looking for caregivers to help care for clients (mainly fragile, ill, disabled, and/or elderly), one-on-one, in their homes.Are you a master of TLC (Tender Loving Care)? Do you have a black belt in cheering up even the grumpiest of grannies? If so, we want YOU to join our squad as a Caregiver!

Job Title: Chief Happiness Officer (aka Caregiver)

Location: Wherever the magic happens – our clients' homes!

Pay:$15.25 per hour for 4+ hour long shifts, $16.25 per hour for 3 hour long shifts, $17.25 per hour for 2 hour long shifts

About Us:We are a locally owned and operated home care agency. We have one owner, one office & the same set of schedulers. With us, you're a valued individual, not just a number.We offer an outstanding compensation package to those individuals who meet our high standards to become a Cherished Companion. Our caregivers areACTUAL EMPLOYEESof our company and not just contract workers.That means we pay all taxes and our caregivers are guaranteed the protections that go along with being an employee of a company versus being self-employed.We are also the proud winner of theHome Care Pulse 2023 awards: Best of Home Care Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice and Leader in Excellence.

How to Apply:Apply online and then check your email.A Skills Survey will be sent to you with a list of true or false questions. Please answer true or false to each question and then hit submit. Once we receive your answers, we will reach out to you by email about the next step in the hiring process.

Responsibilities:

• Spreading smiles wider than a Cheshire cat as you assist clients with their daily activities.
• Being the ultimate BFF (Best Friend Forever) to our clients, offering companionship, a listening ear, and endless cups of tea.
• Providing compassionate and personalized care to our patients, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and peace of mind.
• Assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, with the utmost sensitivity and respect.
• Offering emotional support and companionship to patients and their families, creating a nurturing and reassuring presence.
• Channeling your inner Martha Stewart to whip up culinary masterpieces (or at least edible creations) in the kitchen.
• Channeling your inner superhero to tackle household chores and errands with finesse (cape optional).
• Keeping spirits high with your top-notch joke-telling skills and infectious laughter.
• Providing personalized care that would make even Mary Poppins proud.

Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older.
• A valid driver's license & vehicle (to embark on epic grocery store runs and pharmacy adventures).
• Willing to drive up to 30 minutes to get to clients' homes.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen actively and respond with empathy and understanding.
• A deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by patients and families at the end of life.
• A knack for turning everyday moments into unforgettable memories.
• The ability to find humor in even the most challenging situations, because laughter truly is the best medicine.
• We hire State Tested Nursing Aides (STNAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), Medical Assistants (MAs), Personal Care Assistants (PCAs), nursing students, retired nurses, retirees (from any field),empty-nesters, *OR* anyone else with a heart & desire to care for others, who are willing to learn andbecome a professional caregiver.

Perks:

• $15.25 per hour starting pay
• Unlimited hugs (and occasional high-fives) from our adorable clients.
• Flexibility that would make a contortionist jealous – because life happens, and we get it.
• A supportive team that values your unique talents and quirks.
• The satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference in someone's life (cue warm fuzzies).
• Overtime available
• Paid travel between clients
• Paid training opportunities (in person & online)
• Referral bonuses
• Caregiver appreciation prizes & monthly drawings
• Yearly employee holiday party & a free hamin December
• Virtual interviewing options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance *
• 401K retirement program*
• Life insurance - company sponsored *

*Available after 1 year of full-time employment.

Join us in spreading sunshine and laughter, one home at a time! Apply now and let's embark on this heartwarming adventure together.

For more info or to see what we're all about, check us out atwww.cherishedagency.comorhttps://www.facebook.com/cherishedcompanionshomecare/or call us at[phone]

Cherished Companions is an equal opportunity employer.

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