Companion Caregiver

hcaoa-careers; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Caregiver training

Job summary

hcaoa-careers is seeking compassionate Companion Caregivers in Georgia to provide companionship, assist with daily living activities for seniors, and support independence in the home. Responsibilities include personal care tasks, light housekeeping, meal planning, medication reminders, and safe transportation to appointments.

The ideal candidate has a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a flexible, patient attitude with the ability to lift 25 lbs; prior dementia experience is a

Qualifications

• Provide companionship and conversation while maintaining client dignity.
• Ability to follow a client’s plan of care and adapt to changes.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to communicate with families and care coordinators.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs and assist with mobility.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and conversation
• Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding
• Performing light housekeeping such as laundry and linen changing
• Laying out clothes and assisting with dressing
• Planning and preparing meals
• Providing medication reminders
• Providing transportation to and from appointments
• Helping family members learn safe care techniques

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Honest

Communication skills

Flexible

Lift 25 lbs

Valid driver’s license

Reachable by phone/email

Job description

We are looking for caregivers that are interested in learning and growing their skills within the senior care industry. Our Companion Caregivers are not only reliable, dependable and honest, but also compassionate and caring.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing companionship and conversation
• Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding
• Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing
• Laying out clothes and assisting with dressing
• Planning and preparing meals
• Providing medication reminders
• Providing transportation to and from appointments
• Helping family members learn safe care techniques

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
• Ability to interpret the client’s provided plan of care
• Valid driver’s license and transportation
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
• Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)
• Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies
• Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
• Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus!

WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?

• Health benefits available
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Training and support for our caregivers