What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Caregiver for Seniors / Direct Support Professional position at Careworthy Home Care?
Careworthy Home Care is a trusted and respected Home Care agency. Our clients live independently in their own homes. Our caregivers help them with their activities of daily living so that they may continue to live independently.
We are currently hiring for a part-time day position in the Danville area.
We are offering
- Competitive wages
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Training
- Flexible Scheduling
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Professional Development
- Complimentary Scrubs
- and more!
IN-HOME CAREGIVER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The In-Home Caregiver is responsible for providing care, support and companionship for our clients so that they can stay in their home and continue to live independently. Duties may include personal grooming, light housekeeping, meal prep, medication reminders and accompanying the client to any doctor's appointments.
**We are not a nursing home or assisted living facility. Our caregivers work inside the client's home**
**We are not staffing for overnight shifts at this time. Only seeking caregivers who are available for day and/or evening hours**
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Following the client's personalized care plan
- Documenting all tasks completed and observations in client notes
- Assist the client with personal care including bathing, toilet assistance, etc.
- Cooking meals and preparing snacks
- Performs light housekeeping including dishes, dusting, sweeping, etc.
- Sorting clothes, doing laundry, and putting away laundry
- Medication reminders
- Observing the client's physical, mental and social health and wellness
- Identify the client's needs and work with management to fulfill their needs
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Clean criminal background
- Previous experience as a caregiver preferred
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be reliable and show up, on time, for every shift
- Must be honest, trustworthy and be able to work independently
- Must have patience, compassion & strong work ethic
- Must be coachable and committed to professional development
- Must successfully complete our caregiver orientation and training
- Must have a reliable, internet connected mobile device
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Caregiver must be able to stand for extended periods
- Must be able to bend, twist, stoop to complete the required tasks
- Must be able to carry up to 25 pounds, i.e. carrying groceries, carrying laundry, etc.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17