Caregiver needed in Poca, WV

A Special Touch In-home Care; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A Special Touch In-home Care in the Kanawha Valley is seeking a compassionate caregiver to join our growing team. You will provide personal care, companionship, and non-medical support to elderly clients in their homes, helping them stay independent and safe.

The ideal candidate has a friendly demeanor, a can-do attitude, reliable transportation, and a commitment to dignity, respect, and quality of life for those we serve.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting; eager to improve and learn new skills.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Compassionate and supportive demeanor.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Patient, empathetic, and dedicated to quality care.
• Take pride in providing high-quality in-home care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance and daily living support to elderly or recovering clients.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medications and monitor adherence.
• Assist with mobility and transportation to appointments or activities.
• Support routine personal care and hygiene needs.
• Plan and prepare meals suitable for dietary needs.
• Complete client shopping or accompany to stores as needed.
• Perform light housekeeping and home safety tasks.
• Report unusual incidents promptly and respond to emergencies.
• Offer activities essential for daily living and assist with meals when necessary.

Skills

Compassionate care

One-on-one caregiver

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Communication

Safety awareness

Customer service

Job description

Job Summary

POCA, WV - 8:30am to 3;30pm: We are looking for a compassionate caregiver to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
• Remindclients to take prescribed medication
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist with personal care and hygiene
• Plan and prepare meals
• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that areessential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• Take pride in providing high quality care

A Special Touch In-Home Care is a locally owned and operated company that provides compassionate, individualized care to the elderly and disabled residents of the Kanawha Valley and surrounding areas. Founded on Appalachian values and a background in the medical industry, A Special Touch is run by passionate individuals dedicated to helping residents stay in their homes for as long as possible. We are here to help in-home patients have a more relaxed and enjoyable life, all while receiving quality care in the comfort of their homes.

We pride ourselves in providing companionship for residents who request in-home care. Our main goal is to help our patients achieve the best quality of life possible while maximizing their independence and dignity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.