Caregiver/Homemaker Companion - Punta Gorda

Creative Caregivers of Florida; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Caregivers of Florida is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide/Companion to assist clients in their homes in accordance with an established Plan of Care. This role involves helping with Activities of Daily Living, light housekeeping, meal prep, and companionship during 7AM–7PM shifts.

You will pass a LEVEL II Background check, have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, and demonstrate strong communication, documentation, and caring, dependable personality.

Qualifications

• Pass LEVEL II Background check is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience with dementia/alzheimer's preferred.
• Excellent English and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical personal support and companionship services in accordance with the client’s plan of care.
• Perform domestic and household tasks (light housekeeping/meal preparation).
• Transport and accompany patients to doctors’ appointments or hospital.
• Assist in administering/reminding simple prescribed medications.
• Assist with clients’ personal care activities.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and report on their condition.
• Maintain patients' care records and document provided services.
• Assist patients with mobility and non-clinical therapies/exercises.
• Instruct and counsel patients and families on diet and exercise.
• Provide companionship and basic emotional support.

Skills

Home health aide

Companion care

ADL assistance

Vital signs monitoring

English proficiency

Documentation

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About us

Creative Caregivers of Florida is a non-medical homemaker and companion care company providing supportive services to clients in their homes. We focus on safety, dignity, and companionship while helping clients maintain independence. We are fast-paced, fun and professional.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Safe work environment

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate Home Health Aide and/or Companion/Caregiver to provide assistance in Activities of Daily Living in client's homes in accordance with an established Plan of Care.

You must be able to pass a LEVEL II Background check

Shifts: 7AM-7PM

Client needs assistance with personal care, meal prepping, light housekeeping, companionship. Experience with dementia/alzheimers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical personal support and companionship services in accordance with the client’s plan of care.
• Perform domestic and household tasks (light housekeeping/meal preparation)
• Transport and accompany patients to doctors office or to hospital
• Assist in administering/reminding simple prescribed medications
• Assist with clients personal care activities
• Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc.) and report on their condition
• Maintain patients care records and document provided services
• Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises (non-clinical)
• Instruct and counsel patients and families on diet and exercise
• Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support

Skills

• Proven working experience as home health aide/homemaker and companion caregiver
• Ability to monitor vital signs
• Ability to assist with non-medical activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards
• Ability to follow a non-medical plan of care
• Experience providing companionship and safety supervision
• Ability to assist with mobility and transfers (non-clinical)
• Proficiency in English
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Caring, compassionate, and dependable personality
• CPR certification preferred (training provided if needed)
• First Aid training preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• High school diploma or equivalent

Level II Background Screening Required

Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com