Companion Caregiver

Seniors Helping Seniors - Hampton Roads; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits available

Flexible scheduling

Training and support for caregivers

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Seniors Helping Seniors - Hampton Roads is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide companionship and essential personal care in a supportive home environment. You will assist with daily activities, meals, medications reminders, and light housekeeping while promoting dignity and safety for older adults located in Virginia Beach area.

Applicants should be reliable, flexible, and patient, with a valid driver's license and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Treat clients with dignity and respect.
• Able to interpret the provided plan of care.
• Valid driver's license and transportation.
• Flexible and adaptable to new situations.
• Tolerant of small pets (dogs/cats).
• Must be reachable by phone or email for schedules and updates.
• Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Prior experience with dementia and senior care is a plus.

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

Dignity & respect

Care plan interpretation

Valid driver’s license

Flexible/adaptable

Pet friendly

Reliable communication

Able to lift 25 lbs

Dementia experience

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