Companion Caregiver

DIVINE HOME CARE; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Training and support

Job summary

DAVINE HOME CARE, located in Pittsburgh, is hiring caregivers to join their team. Ideal candidates are compassionate, reliable, and interested in growing their skills in senior care.

This role involves providing personal care, companionship, and support to clients while ensuring their dignity and respect. Health benefits, competitive compensation, and flexible schedules are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret the client’s provided plan of care.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation.
• Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and conversation.
• Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing and grooming.
• Performing light housekeeping tasks like laundry.
• Planning and preparing meals.
• Providing medication reminders.
• Helping family members learn safe care techniques.

Skills

Compassionate care

Personal care assistance

Flexibility

Pet tolerance

Communication

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