Caregiver

Right at Home Northeast Nebraska; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,108; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time Off (PTO)

Direct Deposit

Overtime Pay for Over 40 hours per week

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

A senior care provider in Jacksonville is seeking compassionate caregivers who can assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and meal preparation. This role requires a high school diploma and the ability to treat clients with dignity. Responsibilities include providing transportation, maintaining accurate documentation, and being flexible in various situations. The position offers competitive pay, overtime, paid time off, and training for caregivers.

Qualifications

• Must have unrestricted Florida driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Able to document services provided.
• Prior experience with dementia patients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Report notable changes in clients’ condition.

Skills

Reliability

Compassion

Flexibility

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for caregivers that are interested in learning and growing their skills within the senior care industry. Our caregivers are not only reliable, dependable and honest, but also compassionate and caring.

Responsibilities

• Projects a friendly, helpful, caring and enthusiastic attitude to clients and their families
• Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding
• Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing
• Laying out clothes and assisting with dressing
• Planning and preparing meals
• Providing medication reminders
• Providing transportation to and from appointments
• Immediately reports any incident or noticeable change in condition
• Ensures documentation is complete and accurate prior to end of shift
• Performs duties as assigned on personal Care Service Plan
• Helping family members learn safe care techniques

Qualifications

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
• High school diploma or GED required
• Unrestricted Florida driver’s license and clean driving record
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions and document services provided
• Able to function independently in the home setting with minimal direct supervision
• Able to fulfill assignments with reliability and punctualityAble to maintain satisfactory relationships with clients, family, and team members
• Must have a seven‑year driving history
• Willing to drive to private homes in the area to perform the duties of this position
• Able to sit, walk, reach, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
• Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates, and/or emergencies
• Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus!

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time Off (PTO)
• Direct Deposit
• Overtime Pay for Over 40 hours per week
• Training and support for our caregivers
• Mileage Reimbursement

Compensation: $14.00 - $17.50 per hour

Becoming a Caregiver

Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.

As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?