In Home Caregiver

Agape at Home; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Agape at Home is seeking compassionate, dependable caregivers to provide non-medical, in-home support to clients in our community across Pima County. You will help individuals maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life in their own homes. Pay is $16.00 - $21.00 per hour, based on knowledge, skills, abilities and experience.

Paid weekly. We offer an in-person work location with benefits such as an employee assistance program and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in home health, senior care, assisted living, or long-term care settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of first aid, CPR, HIPAA regulations, and patient monitoring techniques is essential.
• Familiarity with caregiving tasks such as meal preparation, medication administration, and cleaning duties.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working with people with disabilities or developmental challenges is a plus.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting when required and assist clients in physical mobility tasks.
• A compassionate nature combined with patience and understanding towards clients' needs is crucial for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Provide personal care including assistance with mobility and transferring using equipment like Hoyer lifts when necessary.
• Monitor and document vital signs and changes in client health status.
• Prepare nutritious meals according to dietary requirements and preferences.
• Maintain a clean and safe living environment through regular cleaning and tidying of the home.
• Administer medications as prescribed and ensure adherence to care plans.
• Offer companionship and engage clients in social activities to promote mental well-being.
• Support clients with memory care, including those with Alzheimer's or dementia, through patient observation and tailored activities.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement effective care strategies for individuals with developmental disabilities or autism.

Skills

Caregiving

CPR

HIPAA

Meal prep

Medication admin

Mobility aid

Companionship

Dementia care

Heavy lifting

Job description

At Agape at Home, we strive to provide excellent care, and we are committed to providing life-changing service to our community. We are a dedicated home care agency serving clients across Pima County. We are looking for compassionate, dependable caregivers to provide non-medical, in-home support to clients in our community. You will play a vital role in helping individuals maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life in their own homes.

Our mission is to connect compassionate caregivers with clients who need quality, reliable support.

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour, based upon knowledge, skills, abilities and experience. Paid weekly.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Provide personal care including assistance with mobility and transferring using equipment like Hoyer lifts when necessary.
• Monitor and document vital signs and changes in client health status.
• Prepare nutritious meals according to dietary requirements and preferences.
• Maintain a clean and safe living environment through regular cleaning and tidying of the home.
• Administer medications as prescribed and ensure adherence to care plans.
• Offer companionship and engage clients in social activities to promote mental well-being.
• Support clients with memory care, including those with Alzheimer's or dementia, through patient observation and tailored activities.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement effective care strategies for individuals with developmental disabilities or autism.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in home health, senior care, assisted living, or long-term care settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of first aid, CPR, HIPAA regulations, and patient monitoring techniques is essential.
• Familiarity with caregiving tasks such as meal preparation, medication administration, and cleaning duties.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working with people with disabilities or developmental challenges is a plus.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting when required and assist clients in physical mobility tasks.
• A compassionate nature combined with patience and understanding towards clients' needs is crucial for success in this role.

Join our team of dedicated caregivers who make a difference in the lives of others every day!

Our mission is to provide comfort where there is pain, solutions where there are challenges, and peace where there is chaos in the lives of our patients and their loved ones. We are here to support, listen, and respond to your care with compassion and understanding.

We're also fanatical about living ourCAPLICOCore Values:

Customer Second (Employee First)

Accountability

Passion for Learning

Love One Another

Intelligent Risk Taking

Celebration

Ownership

Work Location: In person

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule

At Agape at Home, we strive to provide excellent care. Our mission is to provide comfort where there is pain, solutions where there are challenges, and peace where there is chaos in the lives of our patients and their loved ones. We are here to support, listen, and respond to your care with compassion and understanding.