Job description

We are looking for a competent Caregiver to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often demanding job as you will have to be available for most of the day and week. But, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.

Responsibilities

• Remind clients to take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Skills

• Proven experience as a caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent'

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Relocation assistance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CNA (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Port Richey, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person