Caregiver

Circle of Life; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $16.50/hr with weekend/dk

Weekend differential

Flexible PRN scheduling

Choose assignments

Annual increases

Paid drive time between clients

Mileage paid

Education assistance up to $2,500/yr

Support for PCA/CNA certifications

Continuing education opportunities

Paid time off

Health insurance for full-time

Job summary

Circle of Life Personal Care is expanding in Northwest Arkansas to provide non-medical care with a compassionate approach, including respite care, companionship, meal prep, transportation, and ADL assistance. We offer a weekend differential, flexible PRN scheduling, and the chance to choose client assignments that fit your needs.

Full-time and part-time staff receive paid time off, education assistance up to $2,500 annually, support for PCA/CNA certifications, and ongoing education

Qualifications

• Prior caregiving experience preferred.
• Demonstrates compassion and ability to build rapport with clients.
• Able to work independently and demonstrate dependable work habits.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have valid driver's license or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and sitting.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming and other ADLs.
• Transport clients to appointments.
• Run errands and accompanying transportation to events.
• Meal preparation.
• Light housekeeping assistance.
• Assist with recreational activities such as crafting, letter writing, exercise, etc.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Companionship

Rapport building

Interpersonal skills

Dependable work habits

Job description

Caregiving At Circle Of Life Is Different.......Our Caregivers Are Rewarded With Options You Will Only Find In a Reputable Organization Such As Circle Of Life. Some Of These Options Include

• Starting pay of $16.50/hour with a weekend differential for working between 7pm Friday through 7am Monday.
• Flexible PRN scheduling that can work around your class schedule
• Choose assignments and coverage areas that fit your needs
• Annual increases based on performance
• Caregiver/client matching based on client needs and caregiver fit
• Paid drive time between clients
• Mileage paid while running errands or transporting clients
• Education assistance up to $2,500 annually for employees meeting requirements
• Support available for obtaining PCA or CNA certifications
• Continuing education opportunities for license maintenance
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees
• Comprehensive and affordable health insurance for full-time employees working qualified hours

Caregiver Qualifications

Prior caregiving experience preferred. Demonstrates compassion and an ability to build rapport with clients. Able to work independently and demonstrate dependable work habits. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must have valid and current driver's license or the ability to access reliable transportation. Able to meet pre-employment screening criteria.

Specific Duties May Include

• Companionship and sitting.
• Assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming and other ADL's.
• Transportation and assistance to appointments.
• Errand running and transportation to events.
• Meal preparation
• Assisting with light housekeeping
• Assisting with recreational tasks such as crafting, letter writing, exercising etc.
• Medication reminders
• Other duties as assigned.

Circle of Life Personal Care has launched in Northwest Arkansas to serve those needing non-medical care. Circle of Life Personal Care will apply the compassionate approach we are known for to a variety of Personal Care services including respite care, companionship, meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, ADL assistance, and more. Circle of Life has provided exceptional hospice care to Northwest Arkansas for over 30 years. We are honored to offer another much-needed service to our community through Circle of Life Personal Care.