Caregiver - Waverly, TN

Comfort Keepers of Clarksville, TN; Waverly (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible schedule

TapCheck paycheck advances

Supplemental insurance options

Merit increase after 90 days

Job summary

Comfort Keepers of Clarksville, TN is seeking experienced Caregivers to join our team. You will provide physical care and emotional support to clients who may not be able to care for themselves due to illness, injury, or disability, with dignity and compassion.

Responsibilities include homemaking, personal care, transportation, medication reminders, and companionship. Requirements: high school diploma; prior caregiving experience or CNA preferred; ability to lift up to 25 pounds; valid driver's

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Previous caregiving experience and/or CNA certification preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must pass Criminal & Driving Background checks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and current insurance.
• Must pass a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Homemaking/Personal Care: light housekeeping, errands, transportation, meal prep and assistance with medications.
• Personal care: toileting, bathing, grooming as needed.
• Companionship: provide conversation and engagement to support emotional well-being.

Skills

Caregiving

Empathy

Dependability

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification (preferred)

Job description

Comfort Keepers in Clarksville, TN is looking for experienced Caregivers to join our team. The Caregiver is responsible for the physical care and emotional support of our clients who may no longer be able to take care of themselves due to illness, injury, surgery, or disability.

We have IMMEDIATE openings for various shifts in Waverly, TN, as well as possible other shifts in surrounding areas. You tell us when you are available to work, and we will match your availability to our client's needs.

The ideal candidate must be able to care for our clients and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect. This person will encourage and remain empathetic to the clients at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Homemaking/Personal Care - Provide light housekeeping, run errands or provide transportation if needed. Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medications. Prepare meals and prep weekly meals, purchase food and provide personal assistance with general living needs. Personal care services could include toileting, bathing, feeding and grooming.
• Companionship - Provide companionship and conversation by Elevating an individual's spirit and keeping them engaged via Interactive Caregiving.

Requirements:

• High school diploma required.
• Previous caregiving experience and/or CNA certification is preferred.
• Must possess the ability to follow recipes, and prep future meals for convenience of our clients to easily heat and/or consume on their own.
• Must be able to perform personal care (i.e, bathing and incontinence care)
• Must be able to pass a Criminal & Driving Background report.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license and current insurance coverage.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel and stand for (sometimes) a long period of time

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes work/life balance. Comfort Keepers benefits include, paid time off, paid holidays, professional development, and a flexible work schedule, as well as paycheck advances via TapCheck. We also offer supplemental insurance options. You will be eligible for a merit increase with the successful completion of your first 90 days on our team.