Caregiver

Village Caregiving - Clarksburg, WV; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Village Caregiving - Clarksburg, WV is seeking a compassionate caregiver to assist clients with medication, mobility, personal care and daily activities in home settings.

Responsibilities include supporting physical therapy, meal preparation, light housekeeping and shopping with attention to dietary needs. A high school diploma and CPR certification are required, along with strong communication and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Previous caregiver experience preferred but not required.
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification.
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints.
• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner.
• Outstanding communication, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Physical endurance to complete required tasks.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.).
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises.
• Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed.
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their own, including preparing meals.
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members.
• Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors and family members.
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW 3-4 Sentences

BENEFITS

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises
• Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their own, including preparing meals
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members
• Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors and family members
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous caregiver experience preferred but not required
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
• Outstanding communication, time management and interpersonal skills
• Physical endurance to complete required tasks
• High school diploma or equivalent

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