Companion Caregiver

Home Care Association of America; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Care Association of America seeks compassionate Companion Caregivers in Georgia who wish to grow in the senior care industry. Responsibilities include providing companionship, assistance with personal and light housekeeping tasks, and supporting family members. Competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and training support are provided, with an emphasis on treating clients with dignity and respect.

Benefits

Health benefits available

Flexible scheduling

Training and support for caregivers

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Prior experience with dementia patients preferred.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assistance with personal care tasks.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Help family members learn safe care techniques.

Skills

Compassion

Dependability

Flexibility

Communication

Ability to treat clients with dignity

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