What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregivers - Spring into a new job helping Seniors! position at Home Instead?
Why you might love this job:
Caregiving is the job for you if you want to make a real difference in people’s lives during a difficult time. You build relationships with seniors and their families as you work in their private home. Over time, you’ll learn what your senior likes best. As you share stories with each other you gain a trusted friend, and they can enjoy life safely at home.
You will be responsible for the health, safety, and happiness of your client, which is a big deal!
What a regular day looks like:
Depending on your client’s specific condition, you might feed, and dress them. But you’ll learn your senior’s preferences and quirks and get to know them as family. Your day might include taking them on activities and driving them to doctors’ appointments, go grocery shopping or run errands. You will be the first person to notice any changes in condition and call your management team – who’s always ready to support you.
Care Professional Job Requirements:
Possess a valid driver's license and valid auto insurance
Must be at least 21 years of age or older
Must be able to speak and understand English clearly
Must be authorized to work in the United States
At least one year of experience providing care to a senior professionally or personally required
Care Professional Duties include, but are not limited to:
Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
Medication and appointment reminders
Assistance with grooming and bathing
Assistance with toileting and incontinence issues
Assistance with transferring and mobility using a hoyer lift or gait belt
Alzheimer's Care
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19
