Companion & Dementia Care Professional

SYNERGY HomeCare Franchising, LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive shift differentials

Flexible full-time/part-time

OT and holiday pay 1.5x

Direct deposit after 90 days

Paid orientation and training

Medical, dental, vision

Caregiver-client matching

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

SYNERGY HomeCare Franchising, LLC in Tennessee seeks dedicated Care Professionals with dementia care expertise to support clients at home. You will assess needs, respond to behavioral challenges, and deliver person-centered care with empathy and professionalism in Chattanooga and nearby areas.

Duties include companionship, meal prep, light housekeeping, transportation, medication reminders, and ADL support, with rotating weekends and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of dementia and cognitive decline.
• Experience managing behavioral challenges using non-pharmacological approaches.
• Ability to create and follow personalized care plans.
• Experience providing care for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of professionalism, patience, and compassion.
• Commitment to ongoing education and continued learning in dementia and specialized care.
• Willingness to work rotating weekends.
• Willing to work with in Chattanooga and surrounding areas including Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain.
• Valid Driver's License
• Reliable Transportation with Car Insurance
• Background Check
• Verified to work in United States

Responsibilities

• Companion Care
• Meal Preparation
• Light Housekeeping
• Transportation
• Medication Reminders
• Personal Care (ADLs)
• Babysitting
• Communication with clients, co-workers and office staff

Skills

Dementia care

Cognitive decline

Non-pharmacological care

Personalized care plans

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Professionalism

Lifelong learning

Weekend rotation

Driver's license

Job description

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Care Professionals who are highly educated and experienced in dementia care and cognitive decline. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the various stages of dementia and be skilled in recognizing and responding to the unique behavioral and emotional challenges individuals may experience, including agitation, confusion, sundowning, and mood changes.

Care Professionals must demonstrate exceptional communication skills, patience, empathy, and compassion while providing person-centered care. Experience with non-pharmacological interventions and the ability to develop and implement individualized care plans are essential to enhancing quality of life and maintaining dignity for those in our care.

In addition to dementia care, candidates should be well-versed in supporting individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, and providing professional, respectful assistance tailored to each individual’s needs.

As a Care Professionalwith SYNERGY HomeCare, you receive:

• Competitive Shift Differentials and Spot Bonuses

• Flexible full-time and part-time schedules

• Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and holidays

• Careful matching of caregivers and clients based on skills and personality

• Employee recognition programs (Care Professional Month/Year, etc.)

• Direct deposit (after 90 days)

• Paid orientation and ongoing paid training

• Medical, dental and vision for full-time employees

Qualifications & Desired Skills:

• Strong knowledge of dementia and cognitive decline

• Experience managing behavioral challenges using non-pharmacological approaches

• Ability to create and follow personalized care plans

• Experience providing care for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• High level of professionalism, patience, and compassion

• Commitment to ongoing education and continued learning in dementia and specialized care

• Willingness to Work Rotating Weekends

• Willing to work with in Chattanooga and surrounding areas including Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain

• Valid Driver's License

• Reliable Transportation with Car Insurance

• Background Check

• Verified to work in United States

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Companion Care

• Meal Preparation

• Light Housekeeping

• Transportation

• Medication Reminders

• Personal Care (ADLs)

• Babysitting

• Communication with clients, co-workers and office staff