CNA Caregiver

Always Family HomeCare; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Holiday pay

Referral bonuses

Caregiver training

Job summary

Always Family HomeCare is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide personal care and companion support for an older gentleman in Arlington, VA. The role includes transfers, shower assistance, meal prep, and medication reminders, with a focus on safety for a fall-risk client whose wife also needs help.

Shifts start Tue and Thu 10am–2pm with potential for additional hours. Requires reliable transportation; CNA license preferred. Benefits include bonuses and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Caregiver.
• CNA license is highly desirable; CNA certificates will be considered.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Current Driver's License.
• Current TB test.
• Immunizations encouraged (COVID-19 and flu).

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including hygiene, transfers, and dressing.
• Provide companionship and monitor safety.
• Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Observe and report safety hazards or changes to RN Supervisor.
• Attend in-services and orientation; participate in team meetings.

Skills

Compassionate care

Transfers assistance

Shower assistance

Meal preparation

Medication reminders

Reliable transportation

Education

CNA license

Job description

Job Summary

Seeking a compassionate Caregiver to provide personal care and companion care for an older gentleman living in Arlington. He has Parkinson's and early dementia, and will require assistance with transfers and for showering as he is a fall risk. Assistance with meal preparation and medication reminders. He lives in an apartment with his wife who needs help caring for him, especially while she is out running errands. Shifts are initially starting Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to 2pm with the expectation of additional hours. Some light housekeeping, grocery shopping and transportation to appointments may be required. Client and his wife are well traveled and enjoy different cultures. Caregiver must have reliable transportation. CNA license is highly desirable, CNA certificates will be considered.

Benefits:

• Starting rate between $18 to $22 per hour based on licensing and experience.
• Signing bonus of $750
• Time and a half for major holidays.
• Earn bonus for referring new Caregivers
• Earn bonus for referring new Clients
• App-based training for annual Caregiver professional development

Electronic scheduling, payments, and shift-notes. Access everything you need through your smart-phone.
Flexible schedule. Work from the client’s home.
Build caring relationships with seniors as you help them safely improve their quality of life.

Job Responsibilities

Must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Follows the instructions of the RN Supervisor in providing personal assistance services.
• Provide assistance with hygiene such as bathing, oral care, and dressing.
• Assist with food preparation; serve food, performs errands, light housekeeping, laundry, wash dishes.
• Observe and report any safety hazards found in the client’s home or any significant observations regarding the client.
• Attend staff meetings, attend/complete 12 hours of annual in-services, and participates in orientation of new employees.
• Report client complaints to the RN Supervisor.
• Report abnormal findings in client’s conditions as observed and per care plan to RN.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Two years of experience as a Caregiver. CNA license is highly desirable, CNA certificates will be considered.
• Requirements:
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Pass a background check and drug screen
  • Current Driver's License
  • Current TB test
  • Immunizations to include COVID-19 and flu strongly encouraged