Caregiver: Dewey Beach (starting rate @ $16.75/hour)

Senior Solutions (Senior Solutions At Home, Inc.); Dewey Beach (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A home care services provider is looking for compassionate employees to deliver essential daily care to seniors in a home setting. Responsibilities include grooming, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in senior care. The role offers a competitive benefits package including medical and other insurances. Applicants must be able to pass background checks and are required to provide references.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with seniors in a home setting preferred.
• English proficiency and excellent communication skills are required.
• Must provide three references.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily routine care including feeding, grooming, and bathing.
• Assist with light shopping and housekeeping.
• Report any incidents or concerns to the agency.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Always Best Care is looking for employees to provide home care services to our clients.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), 401(k) plan, client and employee referral program, assistance with PPD, Physical & Fingerprinting process, spot bonus and more!

Pre‑employment / referral requirements

• Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Criminal Background Check (BCC)?Fingerprinting
• Complete Drug Screen
• Testing for tuberculosis at time of hire
• A physical exam

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Daily routine care (feeding, grooming and bathing)
• Light shopping
• Light housekeeping
• Conversing with the client to provide assurance
• Meal preparation and clean up
• Reporting any incidents, complaints, and/or concerns to the agency immediately
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with seniors in a home setting preferred
• English proficiency and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently in the field
• Ability to work with different personality types in a professional manner
• Three references required
• Proof of clear TB/PPD test taken within the last year
• Must be able to pass a background checkCNA, HHA, and BLS/CPR certifications a plus

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands in this position vary per client.

• Transferring of client
• Standing for long periods of time
• Lifting more than 10 lbs

Some clients will require activity that can be described as medium to moderately heavy. Recurrent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching could be mandatory.

Work Environment

Direct Care Workers work out of the client’s home.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Always Best Care is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, natural origin, qualified disability or veteran status, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, or any other legally protected category.