What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker position at Special Touch Nursing?
Are you a natural-born caregiver with a heart of gold and enjoy spreading joy to others? Look no further! We are on the hunt for spectacular caregivers to help us spread our passion for helping others and help bring sunshine into the lives of our clients! Our caregivers are truly the heart of our company and we take pride in providing world class care of our patients. The ideal candidate will be patient, reliable, and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills and the ability to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.
Benefits:
- Flexibility! Enjoy the perk of deciding your own schedule and location you want to work.
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Caregiver recognition and appreciation awards
- Paid Mileage for running errands for clients
- No certifications or experience is required as we provide ongoing training for caregiver
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings, including background check
What you'll do:
- Embrace each day with enthusiasm and positivity
- Provide compassionate care
- Assist clients with daily personal care and hygiene
- Assist clients with eating and/or meal prep
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or walks outside
- Help clients with physical therapy exercise
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Assist with errands, including shopping and doctors appointments
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Skills
- Proven experience as a caregiver - preferred or will train
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR) - preferred or will train
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Shift:
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $15
