What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elderly Personal Care Assistant position at Happy to Help Caregiving?
We are hiring caregivers to join our team. We are looking for compassionate, professional individuals who will provide quality in-home care to seniors. The ideal candidate is friendly, patient and communicates well.
Join a new team and be a part of creating a positive, healthy atmosphere that recognizes and appreciates hard work. We are looking for reliable and consistent caregivers. You must be willing to communicate with us, by doing so we will work with and support you.
The job is demanding both physically and mentally. Working with you and your schedule is important to us and we will do our best to match your preferences with our client availability.
*Do not apply unless you have a valid driver's license and possess a clean/clear background.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Assisting clients in taking their prescribed medication
- Helping clients with mobility issues in and out of the house including walks, doctor's appointments, activities, etc.
- Complete shopping for the client or accompany them in doing so
- Transportation, driving clients to and from doctors appointments, stores, etc.
- Meal preparation and planning
- Helping clients complete their physical therapy exercises
- Completing light housekeeping around the house
- Provide supportive, uplifting companionship
- Communicating with the team and reporting any issues to management
- Ability to act in a quick and responsible manner during emergency situations
Skills
- Previous experience as a caregiver or in related field
- Excellent understanding of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Good understanding of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to follow health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Ability to build strong rapport with clients and their families
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong Ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
- Bonuses
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Supportive team environment
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Weekends (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
