Companion Caregiver

Loved Ones In Home Care; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Caregiver training

Paid time off

Job summary

Loved Ones In Home Care is seeking compassionate caregivers to support seniors at home. You will provide companionship, assist with personal care, handle light housekeeping, prepare meals, and help with medication reminders in a home-care setting.

Ideal candidates are reliable, flexibly adaptable, and comfortable with dementia care. Training and support are provided, along with paid time off for full-time staff and health benefits where available.

Qualifications

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect.
• Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Prior experience with dementia patients is a plus.
• Must be reachable via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and emergencies.

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

Skills

Respectful care

Care plan comprehension

Driver's license

Adaptability

Pet friendly

Communication

Mobility support

Dementia care

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

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
• Paid time off for full-time employees