Caregiver Weekends

Right at Home Waterloo; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance offered after 60 days

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Ongoing paid training

Job summary

Right at Home Waterloo is looking for dependable, compassionate CAREGIVERS to provide personal care and companionship to clients on weekends. Tasks include light housekeeping, personal hygiene assistance, and transportation.

No prior experience is required as we offer training to ensure your success in the role. This position provides a competitive pay rate of $18-20 per hour along with benefits like health insurance, ongoing training, and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must have own vehicle with proof of adequate car insurance.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide light housekeeping and laundry.
• Assist with personal cares such as transfers and hygiene.
• Transport clients to appointments.

Skills

Compassionate care

Light housekeeping

Medication reminders

Personal hygiene assistance

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Savings bank
• Training & development

Right at Home is seeking dependable, compassionate CAREGIVERS to provide companion and personal care to our clients on the weekend. Companion care includes light housekeeping, laundry assistance, transportation, medication reminders, meal preparation and participating in activities the client enjoys like puzzles or games. Clients may also need assisted walking, transfers, and exercises. Personal care includes help with bathing, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene. There is no level of experience or training required as we provide a training and mentoring program to help you be successful. We are looking for a Caregiver with the availability to work some hours during the weekends.

Compensation and Benefits for a CAREGIVER

• Competitive Pay- $18-20/hour depending on the type of client and work setting.
• Unlimited telehealth visits with Teladoc
• Health insurance offered after 60 days with a 32-hr work week minimum
• Referral Program
• Savings/Retirement plan
• Next-Day Pay with Tapcheck
• Ongoing paid training and development
• A library of senior care reference materials and resources in the office and online.
• On-the-job training for unique client situations.
• Give back to those who need you most (our clients need you now more than ever before!).
• Paid travel time in between clients and paid mileage.
• Extremely positive work environment.
• Access to leadership.
• Recognition, celebrations, and great team interactions!

What you will do as a CAREGIVER

• Provide light housekeeping, do laundry, make meals.
• Transport clients to appointments or the store.
• Assist with personal cares like transfers, toileting, showers, hygiene.
• Medication reminders, life management.
• Provide companionship with engaging activities and ensure client safety.
• Report changes in condition or concerns around the well‑being of the client.
• Delegated nursing tasks like catheter care, medication administration, etc with training by RN.
• Follow agency policies, procedures, and protocols

Requirements of a CAREGIVER

• Valid Driver’s License
• Must have own vehicle with proof of adequate car insurance
• Be able to safely operate a vehicle in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations with or without reasonable accommodations
• Previous experience required as a professional caregiver
• Pass background check
• Ability to be reliable and dependable
• Desire to care for older adults, keeping them safe and independent in their homes
• Read, write, speak, and understand English with or without reasonable accommodations as needed for the job