Companion Caregiver

Always Best Care of Greater Bristol; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible schedule

Care plans

Career advancement

Bonuses

Financial wellness

Retirement plan

Job summary

Always Best Care of Greater Bristol is seeking Caregivers to support clients in the Greater Waterbury area. Caregivers can choose their own schedules based on client needs and availability. Prior caregiving experience of at least three years is ideal, with a focus on empathy and reliability.

Schedules range from 10 to 40+ hours per week, with opportunities for more in select cases. Benefits include competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and paths for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Non-Medical Caregiver required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Must have Cell Phone / Tablet.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily routine care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Responsible for house maintenance when applicable.
• Answer phone calls for clients when necessary.
• Converses with patients to provide assurance.
• Observes Universal Precautions.
• Provides patient transportation to doctor appointments, outside activities and shopping.
• Provides patient laundry and linen changes.
• Light housekeeping.
• Provides medication reminders.
• Meal preparation and clean up.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary:

Always Best Care of Greater Bristol is hiring for Caregivers in the Greater Waterbury area. We work with each Caregiver to understand their availablity, their prior experience and what they look for in a company. Our Caregivers have the ability to choose their own schedules based on Client needs. Prior experiencing working as a Caregiver for at least three years is ideal. We are also looking for Caregivers who have a strong sense of empathy, are willing to go the extra mile and are tired of having to apply to companies. Caregivers have the ability to work 10-20 hours a week, 20-40 hours a week and in select instances, more than 40 hours a week.

Why Always Best Care?

• Competitive Wages

• Flexibility to build your own schedule

• Assist with creation of Care Plans

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Performance & Referral Bonus Programs

• Access to Financial Wellness programs

• Savings & Retirement Plan offered

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides daily routine care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding

• Responsible for house maintenance when applicable

• Answer phone calls for clients when necessary

• Converses with patients to provide assurance

• Observes Universal Precautions

• Provides patient transportation to doctor appointments, outside activities and shopping

• Provides patient laundry and linen changes

• Light housekeeping

• Provides medication reminders

• Meal preparation and clean up

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Non-Medical Caregiver required

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• High school diploma or GED

• Valid driver's license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation

• Exceptional interpersonal skills

• Must have Cell Phone / Tablet