Caregiver

Concordia Private Care is seeking full-time or part-time Caregivers for flexible shifts to care for our patients in our Cabot Campus, or Allison Park Campus.    Flexible schedules available including daylight, evenings and weekends hours. Make your own steady schedule! New Higher Wages earn up to $18.00 an hour based on experience New Higher Weekend Wages earn up to $19.00 an hour based on experience The Caregiver is a paraprofessional staff member trained to provide personal care, activities of daily living, exercise programs, and related services in the home for the sick and disabled, when no family member can assume this responsibility. This employee functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. QUALIFICATIONS for the Personal Caregiver position: Successfully completes Agency Competency Evaluation One year of supervised employment as a personal care aide or nursing assistant is preferred Scores at or above the 75% score on the nursing assistant evaluation/pre-employment test Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions and keep appropriate records Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits Car must be covered by established amount of insurance as described in personnel policies Driver must have valid driver’s license DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES for the Personal Caregiver position: Provide personal care including: Bathing Dressing Grooming Hair Care Nail Care Assistance with ambulation Changing position in bed Assistance with transfers Oral hygiene Changing bed linens of an incontinent beneficiary Shaving Deodorant application Skin care with lotions and/or powder Foot care Ear care Feeding Housekeeping including but not limited to: Dusting Vacuuming Light meal preparation Taking out the trash Laundry Assistance with medications that are ordinarily self-administered and do not require the skills of a licensed nurse to be provided safely and effectively   Respect. Dignity. Compassion. Our Mission, Your Future! EOE

Salary : $18 - $19