What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Caregiver position at EverNest Home Care?
EverNest Home Care is currently hiring for in home caregiver positions available immediately!
We offer home care professionals a place to pursue their passion for caring for others. Our employees are constantly valued and treated like the assets to our company that they are – because we know our operations depend on them. Start your career at EverNest Home Care today!
About EverNest Home Care
EverNest Home Care is an independently owned, non-medical in home care services provider. We were founded with a vision of serving our region's aging population with the highest quality care and skilled talent. Our company was dissatisfied with the typical standards and practices this industry is accustomed to and for that reason have strived to provide industry-leading wages for our caregivers and empower our compassionate caregivers to serve our clients consistently with the quality they deserve.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation (Pay range up to $20/hr)
- Continuing education courses and hands on skills training
- Bonus incentives
- Referral bonuses
- Paid Time Off after 1 year of employment for full time employees
Responsibilities
- Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding assistance or any other activity of daily living.
- Remind clients to take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
- Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises
- Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
- Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Qualifications
- Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
- Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
- CNA, HHA, PCA Certifications and/or commensurate work experience
- CPR/BLS/First Aid preferred
- Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
- Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
- Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
- Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Negative criminal history
- Take pride in providing high quality care
EverNest Home Care is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
Salary : $20
