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

Always Best Care Senior Services - Delaware; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; 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, offering companionship, and ensuring their well-being in a home environment. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have experience working with adults. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a supportive environment, 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

• High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with adults in a home setting preferred.
• CNA, HHA, and BLS/CPR certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily routine care including feeding, grooming, and bathing.
• Assist with light shopping and housekeeping tasks.
• Prepare meals and ensure client safety.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience with adults

CNA, HHA, and BLS/CPR certifications

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 bonusand more! Must be FULLY VACCINATED! Every other weekend is a requirement.

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)?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 1 year of experience with adults (18 +) 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. **