Caregiver - Palatka area (3493)

Brooks Rehabilitation; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Travel Time

Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit

Weekend Shift Differential

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Brooks Rehabilitation is seeking caregivers to provide compassionate personal care, companionship, and support in clients’ homes and other settings around Palatka, FL. Responsibilities include assisting with meals, light housekeeping, and medication reminders while maintaining client dignity and privacy.

The role requires a valid CNA/HHA background or completion of a Home Health Aide program, a current CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license for travel to client homes.

Qualifications

• Requires compassion for others and a desire to care for seniors/vulnerable adults.
• Must have Current BLS CPR Certification and a valid driver’s license.
• Passing a drug screen and Level 2 background check is required.
• Completion of home health aide or nurses’ aide education program; CNA/HHA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote Brooks Rehabilitation's mission, vision, and values.
• Treat clients and families with respect and confidentiality.
• Monitor client condition and report changes to Administrative Team/RN.
• Communicate with Team Coordinators, Schedulers, and Managers as needed.

Skills

Compassion for others

Care for seniors

BLS CPR Certification

Valid Driver’s License

Background check & drug screen

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Home Health Aide / Nursing Assistant program

Certified Nursing Assistant license or Home Health Certified (preferred)

Job description

Caregiver - Palatka areaOur Caregivers provide support, personal care and companionship to our clients in their homes and a variety of other settings. The caregiver may accompany the client on outings, assist with meal preparation, light housekeeping or provide medication reminders.Responsibilities:Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.Treat clients and their families with respect and dignity while ensuring confidentiality.Maintains awareness of the needs and provides care appropriate to condition and age of the client.Communicates to Administrative Team and/or RN any observed changes in patient status and responses.Interacts appropriately and professionally with Team Coordinators, Schedulers and Managers.Qualifications:Compassion for othersA desire to care for seniors and/or vulnerable adults at home or in a facilityMust have Current BLS CPR CertificationValid Driver’s License with Proof of Auto Insurance (necessary for traveling to client homes)High School Diploma or equivalentAbility to pass drug screen and Level 2 background checkSuccessful completion of home health aide or nurses’ aide education program. Must have either a current Certified Nursing Assistant license or be Home Health Certified. (preferred not required)Benefits:Pay rate is $16.00 per hour for PRN onlyPaid Travel TimeWeekends Shift differentialChoose your shiftsWeekly Pay, direct depositGrowth opportunities throughout the Brooks Rehab System of Car eLocation:190 Southpark Cir E Suite 102, St. Augustine, FL 320866676 Corporate Center Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 322163424 St Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 321771673 Mason Ave #201, Daytona Beach, FL 32117Qualifications