What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver in Hattiesburg OVERNIGHTS position at FirstLight Home Care?
CAREGIVERS NEEDED OVERNIGHT in Hattiesburg and surrounding areas.
FirstLight Home Care is a non-medical, private duty home care agency that serves clients throughout Hattiesburg and the Pine Belt. We are a company built on the strength of our people. Our purpose is simple: "To Improve Quality of Life." We look for individuals with a passion for excellence, who will help make us better, while providing our clients with exceptional care and compassion every day.
FirstLight Home Care's CAREGIVERS / CNAs / PCAs enjoy the following benefits:
Industry Leading Pay
Health & Dental Insurance and more! (F/T after 90 days)
Time-and-a-half Pay for Overtime
Double Pay for Designated Holidays
Paid Orientation and Timely Work Assignments
New Employee Referral Bonus
Typical duties you could expect in the role:
-Assist clients with personal hygiene, including shower/baths, and oral care
-Assist with toileting and/or incontinence care
-Help with transferring
-Assist with walking/ambulating, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs
-Give medication reminders
-Errands and/or accompanying to appointments
-Light housekeeping and laundry
-Escorting clients to and from meals and/or activities
-Meal/snack preparation and assistance with eating when appropriate
-Companionship and Passion
Basic Qualifications
-Experience in companion or personal care preferred
-High school diploma or GED
-Ability to carry out directions, verbally communicate with clients and staff, read and write.
-Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
-Proof of state issued driver's license and valid auto insurance.
-Possess proven undeniable integrity
-Pass drug screen
-Clear background check
-Desire to care for our community
-Certified Nursing Assistant is a plus, but not required
If you have the skills required along with being compassionate, dependable, and a hardworking caregiver looking to join the BEST non-medical home care team in Mississippi, please apply.
MUST HAVE Reliable vehicle, auto liability insurance, valid driver's license
