Compassionate Caregiver

Comfort Keepers group; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 25,485 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid training opportunities

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking compassionate caregivers in Ellsworth, Maine. This role involves providing non-medical care to seniors, helping them live comfortably in their homes. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills and a caring attitude. The offered positions are full-time and part-time, with pay ranging from $18.50 to $20.00 per hour, health insurance, and flexible scheduling options available. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• One year of caregiving experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle required.
• Open availability is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical care to seniors in their own homes.
• Establish friendly relationships with seniors and families.
• Help seniors with daily tasks like housekeeping.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

Reliability

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Are you looking for a career that will allow you to make someone’s day, every day? Look no further – a Caregiver career with Comfort Keepers is the job for you!

Become a Caregiver with Comfort Keepers and join a compassionate team of people like you who are dedicated to providing companionship, personal care and health care services for seniors and older adults in the MidCoast Maine area.

As a Caregiver on our team, you will provide one-on-one assistance to seniors in the comfort of their own homes to ensure they are living the most positive and purposeful lives possible. This role will allow you to connect with seniors on a personal level and make a positive impact on their day-to-day health and well-being.

Full time and part time positions available.

Caregiver Job Benefits

• Competitive pay – paid weekly
• Work with your availability
• Health Insurance
• Supplemental insurance benefits
• Paid & continued training opportunities
• Create a lasting bond and make a difference in a senior's life
• Become a part of a supportive team with room to grow
• Join a fulfilling community of people who live to help others

Caregiver Job Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical care to seniors in their own homes
• Establish open communication and develop friendly relationships with seniors and their families
• Help seniors with daily tasks such as light housekeeping and organization
• Accompany seniors to the grocery store, doctor appointments and pharmacy visits
• Organize transportation, ambulation and transfers
• Encourage activity and movement
• Inspire a positive, can-do attitude when it comes to daily tasks, appointments and hobbies
• Maintain a trusting and comforting environment in the home

Desired Caregiver Applicants Will Meet the Following Requirements

• One year of caregiving experience (preferred but not required)
• Valid Driver's License, Automobile Insurance, and reliable vehicle
• Minimum high school diploma or GED required
• Open availability strongly preferred
• Submit to Pre-Employment Drug Screening

As a Caregiver with Comfort Keepers, the leading provider of quality in-home care for seniors, you will transform day-to-day care giving into opportunities for meaningful relationships and memories. Comfort Keepers is strongly considering candidates with experience as a Home Care Aide, Personal Care Aide/Assistant, Personal Support Specialist, CNA, or similar positions.

Position Physical Demands

The work requires moderate to physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis, such as driving, assisting clients in transfer activities and ambulation, and light housekeeping. Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear, reach, kneel, crouch. Lifting only up to 25 pounds is permitted and may be required.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in your community. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Work Location: In person