Caregiver

hcaoa-careers; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Next-Day Pay

Job summary

Right at Home is seeking dependable, compassionate CAREGIVERS to provide companion and personal cares to our clients. We offer training and mentoring to help you succeed, with no prior experience required.

We look for caregivers with weekday and weekend availability and a desire to support older adults at home through light housekeeping, transportation, meal prep, and safety monitoring.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Previous professional caregiver experience is required.
• Read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide light housekeeping, laundry, and meals.
• Transport clients to appointments or the store.
• Assist with personal cares like transfers, toileting, showers, hygiene.
• Medication reminders and life management.
• Provide companionship with engaging activities and ensure client safety.
• Report changes in condition or concerns to the supervisor.
• Follow agency policies, procedures, and protocols.

Skills

Reliability

English proficiency

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Right at Home is seeking dependable, compassionate CAREGIVERS to provide companion and personal cares to our clients. Companion care includes light housekeeping, laundry assistance, transportation, medication reminders, meal preparation and participating in activities the client enjoys like puzzles or games. Clients may also need assisted walking, transfers, and exercises. Personal care includes help with bathing, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene. There is no level of experience or training required as we provide a training and mentoring program to help you be successful. We are looking for a Caregiver with the availability to work some hours during weekdays and weekends.

Compensation and Benefits for a CAREGIVER:

• Competitive Pay- $18-20/hour depending on the type of client and work setting.
• Flexible schedules (shifts can be arranged to fit your schedule)
• Unlimited telehealth visits with Teladoc
• Health insurance offered after 60 days with a 30-hr work week minimum
• Referral Program
• Savings/Retirement plan
• Next-Day Pay with Tapcheck
• Lyft Emergency Transportation Service
• Ongoing paid training and development
• A library of senior care reference materials and resources in the office and online.
• On-the-job training for unique client situations.
• Give back to those who need you most (our clients need you now more than ever before!).
• Paid travel time in between clients and paid mileage.
• Extremely positive work environment.
• Access to leadership.
• Recognition, celebrations, and great team interactions!

What you will do as a CAREGIVER:

• Provide light housekeeping, do laundry, make meals.
• Transport clients to appointments or the store.
• Assist with personal cares like transfers, toileting, showers, hygiene.
• Medication reminders, life management.
• Provide companionship with engaging activities and ensure client safety.
• Report changes in condition or concerns around the well-being of the client.
• Delegated nursing tasks like catheter care, medication administration, etc with training by RN.
• Follow agency policies, procedures, and protocols

Requirements of a CAREGIVER:

• Valid Driver's License
• Must have own vehicle with proof of adequate car insurance
• Be able to safely operate a vehicle in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations with or without reasonable accommodations
• Previous experience required as a professional caregiver
• Pass background check
• Ability to be reliable and dependable
• Desire to care for older adults, keeping them safe and independent in their homes
• Read, write, speak, and understand English with or without reasonable accommodations as needed for the job

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