Caregiver

Comfort Keepers group; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Travel

Paid Orientation

Training

Job summary

Comfort Keepers provides uplifting in-home care that helps seniors live independently with joy, purpose, and connection. As a caregiver, you’ll offer companionship, medication reminders, errands, meal prep, light housekeeping, and support to ensure a safe, clean home.

We’re growing and seeking a relationship-driven professional to support business development and mirror the expectation that seniors live joyful, connected lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must complete Comfort Keepers training and orientation program.
• CNA, HHA, or PCA encouraged to apply, certification not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as assigned on the plan of care.
• Assists with updating plan of care and supporting caregivers.
• Provides a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients and family.
• Light housekeeping and laundry.
• Assists with meal planning and preparation.
• Observes and reports changes in client condition to supervisor.
• Maintains confidential client information.
• Establishes professional relationships with clients, families, and staff.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY FOR CAREGIVER

At Comfort Keepers®, we provide uplifting in-home care that helps seniors live independently with joy, purpose, and connection. As well, provides companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to ensure a safe, protected, clean, and orderly environment. Duties include medication reminders, errands, laundry, meal prep, light housekeeping, and companionship.

We are growing and looking for a relationship-driven professional to help expand our presence in the community as a contributor of business development assistant. As well this position will help mirror the expectation to seniors and adults to live joyful, connected, and independent lives at home. Our caregivers don’t just assist with daily tasks - they build meaningful relationships and create moments of purpose and happiness every day.

SALARY

Hourly Rate: $19.25 - $22.00 + Incentives

BENEFITS

Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision, Paid Time Off, Mileage Reimbursement, Travel

Time, Paid Orientation & Training.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED preferred. Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of any stated mandated training. CNA's, HHAs, & PCA's are encouraged to apply, although certification is not required.

Must 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 having high standards of honesty and integrity. Most importantly—you’ll be part of a team that is Elevating the Human Spirit every day.

Applicants must be able to provide a valid license, proof of auto insurance.

• Healthcare outreach preferred
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Ability to manage time and follow-up consistently
• Experience in healthcare, senior services, or community outreach is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and families
• Prior caregiving experience preferred (but not required)
• Ability to pass background check

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs duties as assigned on the plan of care.
• Assists caregivers on the case as needed to support plan of care
• Works with family and administrative staff regarding plan of care
• Assists with updating plan of care and supporting caregivers
• Provides 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.
• 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 professional relationships with clients, family members, and co-workers.
• Participates in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested by immediate supervisor.
• Completed required documentation of services delivered and submitted to office in a timely manner according to policy.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding client information.
• Other reasonable related duties as assigned.
• Compassionate, dependable, and patient
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to grow within the company

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Support mobility and fall prevention
• Engage in conversation, activities, and meaningful interaction
• Prepare meals and assist with nutrition
• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Transportation to appointments and errands
• Encourage clients to stay active physically and mentally
• Participate in activities with clients, not just for them
• Promote connection, joy, and purpose in daily routines

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Client home settings, and automobiles. Contact with blood or other body fluids may pose a risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases.

POSITION PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires moderate physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis, such as

driving, and light housekeeping. Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see,

reach, kneel, and crouch. Lifting up to 25 pounds is permitted and may be required. Provide

care to seniors in their homes.