Caregiver

Comfort Keepers group; Coolidge (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Coolidge is seeking dependable Caregivers to provide non-medical care for the elderly, ensuring a clean and safe environment and assisting with daily tasks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion, reliability, and communication skills. Responsibilities include meal preparation, companionship, and general support for clients. Training is provided, and candidates must meet necessary background check requirements and possess reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of mandated training required.
• Must be bondable and pass background checks.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide general attention to clients non-medical needs.
• Complete light housekeeping tasks for clients.
• Prepare and serve meals as directed.
• Assist client with phone calls and trips.
• Remind client to take medications.
• Establish effective communication with clients.
• Participate in ongoing education and training.

Skills

Reliable transport

Compassion

Communication Skills

Basic cooking skills

Job description

We are currently seeking highly dependable, mature, and reliable Caregivers who love to care for the elderly and want to make a difference in the lives of seniors! Our Caregivers provide, personal care, transportation, and support services to clients in a Comfort Keepers established Personal Care Program

Location: Coolidge, AZ

Essential Functions:

• Provides general attention to clients non-medical needs in accordance with an established Plan of Care.
• Provides for a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients by completing light housekeeping tasks including laundering of client’s garments and linens.
• May prepare and serve meals as directed. Ensures that dishes are washed and kitchen clean after each meal.
• Assists client in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc. Accompanies client on walks, community trips, doctor’s office, bank, beauty salons, etc.
• 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.
• Provides companionship for the client including, but not limited to: talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support. Promotes the client’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest. Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being.
• Other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate satisfactory completions of any stated mandated training.
• Applicant must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving Record, Credit History, Professional and Personal Reference Checks, and give permission to submit to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must have reliable transportation and fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality. Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Must satisfactorily complete Comfort Keepers training and orientation program.