What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Duty Caregiver - Day Shifts position at Griswold Home Care for South St. Louis?
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM
We are an established company in the caregiving industry that appreciates our staff and offers advancement opportunities. We pay our Caregivers a competitive wage of $16.50-$17.50. Our employees also enjoy great benefits including weekly paydays, and opportunities for ongoing training and development. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading!
Full job description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Transferring and positioning of the client
- Observing and reporting changes in physical and mental conditions
- Skin care - assist in applying over the counter lotions to prevent dry skin
- Clean and maintain medical equipment - power wheelchair, hospital bed, shower chair, and Hoyer lift
- Accompaniment of client when out of home to grocery, doctors appointment, or pharmacy errands.
- Prep/clean after a meal
- Basic home chores (sweeping, mopping, dusting, laundry)
- Personal care assistance (toileting)
- Bathing - perform a skilled transfer into shower using transfers
- Dressings
- Companionship and conversation
REQUIREMENTS:
- Day Shift
- Be at least 18 years of age
- At least 2 years of related caregiving experience.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance
- Ability to pass a drug test
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to lift 50 LBS
Compensation: $16.50 - 17.50
ABOUT GRISWOLD HOME CARE
What does it mean to “live assured”? It means people enjoying the independence they want and the peace of mind they deserve. It is the promise we make to all of our clients; one that we are confident making because of our team. Griswold operates in more 170 locations in 30 states and has touched more than 100,00 families.
Griswold Home Care was founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, making us the oldest non-medical home care franchise organization in the country. As a pioneer in our industry, we support families by referring professional caregivers for personal care, homemaking, and companionship services. Our company was built on the timeless values of compassion and care—and these ideals are always at the heart of all that we do. We are proud that the services we provide help our clients remain in the homes they love.
ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?
Ask yourself: Do I enjoy working with senior citizens? Can I provide compassionate elderly care with a positive attitude? Am I punctual and dependable? If so, please consider applying for this companionship and caregiving position today!
YOUR LIFE AS A CAREGIVER
This companionship and caregiving position offers flexible hours and opportunities to assist seniors on day shifts. Clients may receive as little as 4 hours of care, while others require 24-hour care.
As a Caregiver, you have the rewarding job of helping seniors live as fully and independently as possible while remaining in the places they love. You competently provide non-medical elderly care and home companionship, helping with various responsibilities such as laundry, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. With the client’s dignity always at the forefront of your mind, you help them maintain proper personal hygiene. You are gentle and professional as you aid them with daily tasks such as bathing and feeding. At times, you provide companionship to clients who have dementia or cognitive impairments. Your kind and patient demeanor serves you well as you ensure they receive the highest quality of elderly care.
You carefully complete documentation for each shift, submitting timely updates. Committed to providing consistent elderly care, you communicate routinely with the office about the condition and needs of your clients. You feel good about helping seniors enjoy their golden years, and you are glad you chose a career in the caregiving industry.
BENEFITS
- Weekly direct deposit
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive pay based on experiences
- Unlimited referral bonuses
- Employee recognition
- PPE provided
Griswold Home Care is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $17 - $18
