Certified Caregiver

Homewatch CareGivers; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Care app to manage schedules

Job summary

Homewatch CareGivers of Paramus is seeking certified in-home caregivers (CHHA) to join our growing team. We offer flexible hours, paid mileage, and comprehensive training, plus a Care app to manage schedules, shifts, and communications with clients and the office.

You will provide activities of daily living support, help clients stay connected with the outside world, and maintain a safe, engaging home environment.

Qualifications

• Certification requirement: CHHA (in-home caregiver).
• Experience as a caregiver in home care or skilled facility preferred.
• Must pass background checks, DMV checks, TB, Covid and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities of daily living support.
• Maintain client home environment and engage clients in social activities.
• Use Care app to manage shifts, track care plans, and communicate with office.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Education

CHHA certification

Job description

Making in-depth connected relationships within the home care environment is the greatest reward for becoming an in-home caregiver. We are looking for certified caregivers to join our growing team and help to bring our unique care philosophy to life. Homewatch CareGivers of Paramus offers you flexible hours, incentive programs, career advancement, paid mileage, and training unequaled in our industry. Whether you are currently working in this field or are ready to rejoin the workforce after taking time off for your own family, this is an incredible opportunity to feel great about your job and the impact it has on others. Use our new Care smart phone app to keep track of your work schedule, shift responsibilities, communicate with the office and family and much more.

Job Description

If you love people and are looking for an opportunity to grow with a family-oriented company who believes in transparency, open communications and team work, we are impatiently waiting to meet you!!!

We are looking for certified caregivers (CHHA), ready to provide quality in-home care, but also to develop an enriching meaningful relationship with our clients. Our clients often require assistance with activities of daily living, but also require assistance staying connected with the outside world through social activities, appointments and errands; your role as a certified caregiver helps them to live life to their fullest. Our Care smart phone app keeps track of our client care plans, changes in ADL status and outcomes. This position allows for a full scope of interaction with the client in their home including assistance with their activities of daily living, maintaining their home environment, and keeping them engaged with the outside world.

• Flexible hours, full time work available
• Use our new Care App to track your work schedule, see caregiving responsibilities for each shift, help with family communication, and more
• Competitive pay
• Advancement opportunity to team leadership positions
• Online Training programs include 12 hours of paid annual coursework
• On-going CEU's available to maintain certification eligibility
• Referral bonuses provided for exceptional caregiver recruits
• Paid holidays and PTO (Paid Time Off) accrual

Requirements

• Must be able to provide verification of any certifications held
• Experience as a caregiver in a home care setting or skilled facility
• Must pass national and multi-jurisdictional background checks, Department of Motor Vehicle checks, as well as TB, Covid and drug screening tests
• Must be able to meet quality standards of care during shifts and follow standard procedures for engaging with the rest of the care team
• Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile insurance
• Must own smart phone
• Spanish speaking a plus

Compensation: $12-15 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

Homewatch CareGivers offers the comprehensive home care services and we believe that exceptional training means a more rewarding experience for you and better care for clients. Homewatch CareGivers is a premier provider of in-home care services for people of all ages, including seniors, children, veterans, the chronically ill, and those recovering from medical procedures.

Our care philosophy is based on finding interesting, innovative ways to empower clients and help them feel engaged and respected. We start by making sure our caregivers and office staff are confident and empowered, too. Our Homewatch CareGivers University is a professionally-developed training platform designed to give you the tools and resources you need to make the very most of your time with clients and gain the most satisfaction from your job. It includes online accredited courses to help you meet the training requirements you may need to stay current with caregiver certification and licensure . The more prepared you are, the more secure you feel in your daily work.

This is an incredible opportunity to feel great about your job and the impact it has on others. Join our growing team and help bring our unique care philosophy to life!

Empowering You with Technology; No More Paperwork!

Our technology allows you to have information at your fingertips and eliminate extra paperwork. We know your time is important. You will be able to use our caregiver app to manage your shift and provide feedback to the office. The information you capture while in the home, directly impacts the clients progress of care and their well-being.

Supporting You

Our training provides you the skills you need to be successful. When an emergency happens, you can respond confidently because of training you have received ahead of time.We work together so everyone feels involved, connected and engaged.

You are the heart of the company — the eyes and ears in the homes of our clients. Without you, we wouldn’t have a business. What you see and hear helps inform our clients' experience and well-being.

Flexibility

You have a life; we get it. We work with you to create flexible schedules that honor work-life balance. Whether you want consistent, full time hours or a few shifts a week, we strive to meet your needs.