Caregiver: Milford, DE (starting rate @ $16.25/hour)

Always Best Care Senior Services - Delaware; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior services is seeking Direct Care Workers to provide essential home care services. Candidates will assist clients with daily activities, including grooming, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. The ideal applicants will have a high school diploma and experience working with seniors, demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Client and employee referral program

Assistance with PPD and Fingerprinting process

Spot bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with seniors in a home setting preferred.
• Three references required.
• Proof of clear TB/PPD test taken within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Daily routine care (feeding, grooming and bathing).
• Meal preparation and clean up.
• Reporting incidents, complaints, and/or concerns to the agency immediately.

Skills

English proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work with different personality types

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent

Tools

CNA, HHA, and BLS/CPR certifications

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 bonusand more!

Pre-employment/referral requirements

The offer is contingent upon you completing the 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

Duties vary per client, and their specific needs. The following duties may be assigned in the plan of care:

• 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 2 years 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 check
• CNA, 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.

Physical demands may include but are not limited to:

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

Some clients will require activity that can 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. **