What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver/Companion position at Caring Arms At Home?
We are looking for a competent personal care assistant to support physically or mentally challenged clients in their everyday lives. The fulfilment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpasses the challenges of this job. If you’re a compassionate, positive person who isn’t afraid to work hard, then this is a job for you. We expect you to be polite and a good communicator. Experience in housekeeping tasks and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate.
Responsibilities
- Ensure clients receive their medication on time
- Support clients who can’t move on their own
- Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.
- Assist clients with physical therapy exercises
- Cook meals according to the client's restrictions
- Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
- Provide emotional support
- Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Skills
- Proven experience as personal care assistant
- Committed to health & safety
- Well-organized and reliable
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Positive and compassionate attitude
- Strong ethics
- Physical stamina
- CPR certified
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver’s license
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Midland, VA 22728 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Midland, VA 22728: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
