What are the responsibilities and job description for the Companion/Sitter/Respite Worker position at JAYDS Home Care?
We are looking for a compassionate Companion/Sitter/Respite Care Worker to provide non-medical services to senior citizens or home-bound clients in their everyday lives. The fulfilment and satisfaction that comes with helping others is the best part of this job. If you are a compassionate, nurturing and positive person who enjoys helping others, then this is a job for you. We expect you to be patient, polite, and a good communicator. Experience in housekeeping tasks and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate.
Responsibilities
- Ensure clients receive their medication on time
- Assist clients with their daily living
- Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.
- Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions
- Help customers with their shopping and running errand
- Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
- Provide emotional support
- Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Skills
- Proven experience as personal care assistant or caregiver
- Committed to health & safety
- Able to do housework and cooking
- Well-organized and reliable
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Positive and compassionate attitude
- Strong ethics
- Physical stamina
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver’s license.
- Ability to successfully pass criminal background check.
- Pass drug test.
- Ability to be bonded.
- Pass Job-specific competency exam
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 22 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
- Alzheimer's or Dementia Care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CNA License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15