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

Always Best Care; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to provide essential home care services. This role involves assisting clients with daily routines, meal preparation, and ensuring their comfort and safety. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in caring for seniors, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for clients in a supportive and rewarding environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Referral Program

Spot Bonus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide daily routine care including feeding, grooming, and bathing.
• Report any incidents, complaints, and/or concerns to the agency immediately.

Skills

Communication Skills

Independence

Ability to work with different personality types

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent

Tools

CNA Certification

HHA Certification

BLS/CPR Certification

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

The offer is contingent upon you completing the Pre-employment/referral requirements:

• Full Vaccination Card
• Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Criminal Background Check (BCC) and 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 and 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 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, national origin, qualified disability or veteran status, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, or any other legally protected category.