Companion Caregiver

Home Care Association of America; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care organization is seeking compassionate Companion Caregivers to assist clients in their daily personal and caregiving needs. Candidates will provide companionship, support with daily tasks, and create a positive and respectful environment for elderly individuals. Join our team and enjoy health benefits, competitive pay, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Health benefits available

Competitive compensation

Training and support for caregivers

Qualifications

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect.
• Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and conversation.
• Assisting with personal care tasks.
• Planning and preparing meals.

Skills

Compassion

Dependability

Flexibility

Communication

Adaptability

Respect

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
• Training and support for our caregivers

About the company

As the industry’s leading trade organization representing home care agencies and their suppliers across the country, The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) strives to provide member agencies with practical resources to enhance operations and margin and improve training and quality within our industry. Our association advocates to help ensure caregivers have safe and secure environments in which to work and the industry continues to innovate care in our communities.

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