Weekend Caregivers

Cherished-Companions-Home-Care,-LL; Chesterland (OH); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $16/hour

Paid travel between.clients

Flexible schedules

Paid training

Referral bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Job summary

Cherished Companions is seeking Weekend Caregivers to provide one-on-one in-home care for clients in the region on weekends. You will work with clients in their homes across multiple counties, delivering compassionate care and companionship.

Starting at $16.00 per hour with differential for short shifts; full or part-time hours available and paid training. Join a locally owned agency that treats caregivers as employees with benefits and legitimate payroll.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license and a vehicle.
• Willing to drive up to 30 minutes to reach clients.
• Ability to work on weekends.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Excellent communication with empathy and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Cheer up clients and provide companionship.
• Assist with activities of daily living with dignity and respect.
• Provide compassionate, personalized care and ensure comfort and safety.
• Support families and patients with emotional reassurance.
• Help with light housekeeping and meal prep as needed.
• Engage clients with conversation and activities to uplift mood.

Skills

Caregiver empathy

Active listening

Customer service

Driving

Weekend availability

Education

STNA certification

HHA certification

Job description

Are you looking to earn extra cash on the weekends?

We are looking for caregivers to help care for clients, one-on-one, in their homes, on the weekends.

Job Title

Weekend Caregiver

Location

Our client's homes. Our clients live in eastern Cuyahoga County, Geauga County, Lake County, northern Portage County, and northern Summit County.

Pay

4-12 hr shifts: $16.00 per hour. $1-$2 pay differential for short shifts (shifts 2-3 hours in length). Numerous ways to advance & make more $$$!

About Us

We are a locally owned and operated home care agency. We have one owner, one office & the same set of schedulers. With us, you're a valued individual, not just a number. We offer an outstanding compensation package to those individuals who meet our high standards to become a Cherished Companion. Our caregivers are ACTUAL EMPLOYEES of our company and not just contract workers. That means we pay all taxes and our caregivers are guaranteed the protections that go along with being an employee of a company versus being self-employed. We are also the proud winner of the Home Care Pulse awards: Best of Home Care Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice and Leader in Excellence, Fortune's Best Places to Work award & Caring.com's Service Excellence Award!

Responsibilities

• The ability to cheer up even the grumpiest of grannies.
• Spreading smiles wider than a Cheshire cat as you assist clients with their daily activities.
• Being the ultimate BFF to our clients, offering companionship, a listening ear, and endless cups of tea.
• Providing compassionate and personalized care to our patients, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and peace of mind.
• Assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, with the utmost sensitivity and respect.
• Offering emotional support and companionship to patients and their families, creating a nurturing and reassuring presence.
• Channeling your inner Martha Stewart to whip up culinary masterpieces (or at least edible creations) in the kitchen.
• Channeling your inner superhero to tackle household chores and errands with finesse (cape optional).
• Keeping spirits high with your top-notch joke-telling skills and infectious laughter.
• Providing personalized care that would make even Mary Poppins proud.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• A valid driver's license & vehicle (to embark on epic grocery store runs and pharmacy adventures).
• Willing to drive up to 30 minutes to get to clients' homes.
• Ability to work on weekends
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen actively and respond with empathy and understanding.
• A deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by patients and families at the end of life.
• A knack for turning everyday moments into unforgettable memories.
• The ability to find humor in even the most challenging situations, because laughter truly is the best medicine.
• We hire State Tested Nursing Aides (STNAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), Medical Assistants (MAs), Personal Care Assistants (PCAs), nursing students, retired nurses, retirees (from any field),empty-nesters, OR anyone else with a heart & desire to care for others, who are willing to learn andbecome a professional caregiver.

Perks

• $16.00 per hour starting pay
• Pay differential for short shifts
• Unlimited hugs (and occasional high-fives) from our adorable clients.
• Flexibility that would make a contortionist jealous - because life happens, and we get it.
• A supportive team that values your unique talents and quirks.
• The satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference in someone's life (cue warm fuzzies).
• Full or part-time hours available
• Overtime available
• Paid travel between clients
• Paid training opportunities (in person & online)
• Referral bonuses
• Zingage- caregiver rewards point system (cash in points for gift cards)
• Yearly employee holiday party & a free hamin December
• Virtual interviewing options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance *
• 401K retirement program*
• Life insurance - company sponsored *

*Available after 1 year of full-time employment.

Cherished Companions is an equal opportunity employer.