Caregiver

HomeWell Care Services, Inc.; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 15,153 - 17,908; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Earned paid time off

Training and support

Job summary

A senior care company is seeking reliable and compassionate Companion Caregivers to provide companionship and assist clients with personal care tasks. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders. Candidates must be able to lift at least 25 lbs and have a valid driver's license. This role offers competitive compensation of $11.00 - $13.00 per hour along with training and support.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Ability to interpret the client’s provided plan of care.
• Tolerance to small pets is required.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and conversation.
• Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing and grooming.
• Performing light housekeeping tasks.
• Planning and preparing meals.

Skills

Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect

Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care

Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations

Valid driver’s license and transportation

Job description

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing companionship and conversation
• 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
• Helping family members learn safe care techniques

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
• Ability to interpret the client’s provided plan of care
• Valid driver’s license and transportation
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
• Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)
• Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies
• Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
• Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus!

WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?

• Competitive compensation with earned paid time off
• Training and support for our caregivers

Compensation: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour

AtHomeWellCare Services, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care for seniors and others needing individualized support and companionship athome. With locations across the U.S., we offer many opportunities for compassionate individuals who enjoy improving the quality of life of those around them, with numerous positions for varying levels of expertise, such as companion caregivers, certified aides and case managers.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to HomeWell Care Service Corporate.

Are you legally authorized to work in the US? *

Are you 18 years of age or older? *

Do you have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record? *

Do you have reliable transportation and automobile insurance? *

Are you able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs without restrictions? *

How many years of experience do you have in the home health service industry? *

What is your availability? *

Please select the options that match your skills and preferences: * Companion/Light Personal Care Cooking/Meal Prep Dementia Experience Dr. Appt/Errands/Shopping Dress/Groom Feeding Tube Hospice Experience Incontinence Experience Light Housekeeping Live-In Shifts OK OK with Client Smoking Gain Belt Experience Hoyer Lift Experience OK with Cats OK with Dogs

You Are Our Greatest Asset

We can’t expect you to care for others if we don’t take care of you.

Specific benefits vary by location, but our company-wide philosophy is to treat all employees with honor and respect. Our business model is centered around providing quality, reliable and compassionate individualized care, and we cannot do that without employees who feel valued.

We understand the work you do can be challenging, and we know that you are vital to thewell-being of our clients. At the end of the day, it is important to us that you feel fulfilled in knowing your work has meaning and that you are valued for it, both by clients and by HomeWellCare Services.