What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live-In Caregiver position at Griswold Home Care for Sussex & Kent Counties?
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. Our employees also enjoy great benefits, including health, overtime, weekly paydays, same-day pay options, 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!
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 LIVE-IN CAREGIVER
This companionship and caregiving position involves living at the client's home 24 hours per day, seven days a week (room & board and meals are included). Breaks out of the home are scheduled with the client and office as needed.
As a Caregiver, you have the rewarding job of helping a senior live as fully and independently as possible while remaining in the place 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. 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.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- Reliable transportation
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. 6 months of home care experience would be a plus; caring for a loved one counts! If you can meet these requirements and perform this companionship and caregiving job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!
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.
Pay Range: $1300.00 to $1,600 per week gross
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Flexible hours - You pick your schedule and clients
- Weekly Pay, with same day pay option.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sussex County Delaware
Experience:
- Six months caregiving experience required (caring for family counts)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
These live-in positions can be short-term or long-term, depending on the client's needs, and will require the caregiver to live in the client's home for the complete duration of the case (7 days per week).
ABOUT GRISWOLD HOME CARE
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.
Our desire to give back led us to establish the Jean Griswold Scholarship Foundation, which assists individuals seeking to further their education in a care-related field. We hire hard-working, dedicated individuals who uphold our values and ensure our clients receive the top-quality care they need. To show our appreciation for all they do, we offer our employees above-average pay, robust appreciation programs, and opportunities for growth and development to help them build rewarding careers.
Please call to learn more about this opportunity!
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit 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 : $1,300 - $1,600
