About us: We are a fun filled fast paced caring team. Come work with us and see that not only do we care about the people we serve but our staff as well.

Duties and Responsibilities - Caregivers help clients with everyday activities, from cooking and cleaning to completing errands. Other essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Serving as a companion to clients
• Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc.
• Managing medication
• Preparing meals
• Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills
• The ability to provide care across a variety of settings, including group homes and day service programs
• Performing light housekeeping duties (e.g., keeping room clean, laundry)
• Providing bathing and dressing assistance
• Keeping proper care records and reporting changes to nursing team
• Encouraging socialization and participation in community activities
• Following patient care plan
• Communicating with families, co-workers and supervisors regarding care
• Assisting with transfer and mobility
• Shopping and running errands
• Maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment

Skills and Qualifications - Caregivers have a wide mix of skills. They need to be highly organized and be able to multitask, and they must be able to help with a range of home chores, such as preparing meals and cleaning. Depending on the level of care you provide, your Caregivers will need several specialized skills, such as:

• Experience with Alzheimer’s or dementia care
• Empathy and the ability to care for the client’s social, emotional, physical and mental needs
• An understanding of what to do in an emergency
• Training in any special areas of care you provide

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Salem, OR (Preferred)

Work Location: In person