What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fort Wayne PRN Caregiver (as needed) 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, Housekeeping and Cooking experience required
· Driver's license, reliable transportation, clean driving record and current auto insurance 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
· Have a smart phone and email account
· Pass a drug screen and background check
· Willing to take a TB test
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- How many hours per week are you looking to work?
- What is your specific availability during the week and weekends?
(days of the week and times available on each day)
- Housekeeping and Cleaning is required, do you have experience in Housekeeping and Cleaning?
- Would you be willing to pick up open shifts as needed?
- How many minutes are you willing to drive to a shift?
- Do you feel comfortable with personal care for men, women, neither, or both?
- Do you feel comfortable in a home with dogs, cats, neither or both?
- Are you Hoyer Lift Trained? (not required, but preferred)
- Do you have a reliable vehicle, and a smart phone? Are you able to provide transportation services for your client? (we offer mileage reimbursement)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16