What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auburn Afternoon Caregiver position at Home Helpers Home Care of Fort Wayne, IN?
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Caregivers are compassionate, caring, and patient individuals responsible for providing non-medical, in-home care services, including companionship, homemaking, and personal care, to those in need, including seniors, those with disabilities, illness, or injury, new or expectant mothers, and anyone else experiencing difficulties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing caring and dependable companionship
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Preparing meals and snacks
- Assisting with activities of daily living and personal hygiene (like dressing, eating, bathing and toileting)
- Transportation to and from client’s appointments and activities
- Carrying out a Care Plan and tasks specific to your client
- Creating compassionate and supportive solutions to your client’s unique needs by collaborating with your Home Helpers team and client’s family
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a passion for caring for those in need
- Caregiving experience is preferred, but not required
- At least 18 years of age
- Have compassion for our clients, including seniors and/or those with disabilities
- Must be a good communicator
- Must be able to follow and complete a list of tasks within a given time period
- Must be punctual and dependable
- Must be self-motivated and have a professional, pleasant, positive, and helpful disposition
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
- Hold a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a clean driving record
- Have a smart phone and email account
- Pass a drug screen and background check
- Willing to take a TB test
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- How many hours per week are you looking to work?
- Would you be willing to pick up open shifts as needed?
- Are you Hoyer Lift trained?
- Do you have a reliable vehicle, and a smart phone? Are you able to provide transportation services for your client? (we offer mileage reimbursement)
- Cooking and cleaning skills are required. Do you have cooking and cleaning experience?
- Do you feel comfortable in a home with dogs, cats, neither or both?
- What is your specific availability during the week and weekends?
(days of the week and times available on each day)
- How many minutes are you willing to drive to a shift?
- Do you feel comfortable with personal care for men, women, neither, or both?
- Hiring for a male client who prefers a more mature caregiver. Would this pertain to you? We do not age discriminate, please apply regardless of your age.
- This client needs care Mondays and Thursdays from 12-3pm, will this fit your schedule?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16
