Home Care Caregiver- Driver

Eminence Home Care; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Match

Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Critical Illness, Group Hospital Indem

Job summary

Eminence Home Care is seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Care Caregivers with driving capabilities to join our team. In this in-home role, you will provide personalized daily living assistance, companionship, and transportation support to help clients attend medical appointments and social activities safely.

You will collaborate with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to implement tailored care plans with professionalism and empathy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; caregiving certifications are a plus.
• Valid driver''s license with a clean driving record; reliable vehicle required.
• Experience in home care or related caregiving roles preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physically able to assist clients with transfers and mobility.
• Compassion, patience, and professionalism.
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance clients'' well-being.
• Monitor and document clients'' health status, reporting any changes promptly.
• Administer medications as directed and comply with care plans.
• Drive clients safely to medical appointments, errands, and social activities.
• Maintain client transportation logs and vehicle cleanliness and safety.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and health professionals about care needs and progress.
• Perform light housekeeping to maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Driving

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexible

Reliable

Physically capable

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Eminence Home Care is seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Care Caregivers with driving capabilities to join our team. In this specialized role, you will provide exceptional in-home care while also assisting clients with transportation needs, ensuring they attend medical appointments, social outings, and other essential engagements safely and comfortably. Your role is critical in promoting independence and improving the quality of life for our clients by delivering personalized daily living assistance, companionship, and emotional support. You will collaborate closely with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals to implement tailored care plans with professionalism, empathy, and respect. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference while advancing your caregiving career at Eminence Home Care.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and meal preparation
• Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' well-being
• Monitor and document clients' health status, reporting any changes promptly
• Administer medications as directed and comply with established care plans
• Drive clients safely to medical appointments, errands, and social activities
• Maintain client transportation logs and ensure vehicle cleanliness and safety
• Communicate effectively with clients, family members, and healthcare professionals about care needs and progress
• Perform light housekeeping to maintain a safe and clean environment

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional caregiving certifications are a plus
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; reliable vehicle required
• Previous experience in home care or related caregiving roles is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Physically able to assist clients with transfers and mobility
• Demonstrated compassion, patience, and professionalism
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Rewards, Referral Bonuses and Employee Appreciation Parties
• 401k with Employer Match
• Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Critical Illness, Group Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• LegalShield (Free Legal Advice)
• IDShield (Identity Theft Protection Plans)
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Travel Time Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program/Health Concierge Services
• Working Advantage (Employee Discounts)

Who are we?

Eminence Home Care, an affiliate of Ultimate Care, is a licensed home care provider located in Maryland, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. We offer comprehensive home care services where we lead with our hearts to offer top quality and empathetic home care services.

Our mission is to provide and restore client dignity and independence in their homes through individualized care plans to reduce caregiver role and stress on family members while avoiding nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Why choose us?

At Eminence Home Care, we are dedicated to fostering a people-centric culture that is pivotal for success in the contemporary home care landscape. Our unwavering commitment begins with inspiring and empowering our employees to unleash their full potential. We actively pursue avenues to cultivate a dynamic learning environment, allowing our team members to explore and nurture their passions and talents. Our goal is to facilitate holistic growth, both personally and professionally, within the workplace and beyond. Join us on this journey of empowerment and achievement!

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other roles!

Eminence Home Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Eminence Home Care does not accept resumes from unsolicited search firms nor recruiters.