Direct Care Worker/Home Care Giver

Caregiver duties and responsibilities can include: • Assisting with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and exercise • Basic food preparation: preparing meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands • General health care: overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, appointment reminders and administering medicine • Mobility assistance: help with getting in and out of a wheelchair, car or shower • Personal supervision: providing constant companionship and general supervision • Transportation: driving to and from activities, running errands, and help getting in and out of wheelchair-accessible vehicle • Emotional support: being a stable companion and supporter in all matters personal, health-related and emotional • Care for the elderly: orienting or grounding someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, relaying information from a doctor to family members • Back-up care (or respite) services: providing other caregivers a break • Home organization: help with organizing, packing or cleaning for a trip, or general house care and cleaning • Health monitoring: following a care plan and noticing any changes in the individual’s health, recording and reporting any differences Summary As a Caregiver/Personal Assistant, you will be essential in delivering compassionate care and support to individuals in need. Reporting to a designated supervisor, your primary responsibility will be to implement care plans that enhance the well-being of clients. Utilizing your core skills in caregiving, along with premium skills in patient observation, assisted living, and first aid, you will assist with daily activities and ensure a safe environment. Your relevant experience in long-term care and social work will further enrich the quality of care provided, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. Qualifications • Proven experience in caregiving and personal assistance • Strong knowledge of care plans and patient observation techniques • Certification in First Aid and CPR (valuable, but not required). • Experience in assisted living and home & community care settings • Ability to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) • Familiarity with cleaning and maintaining a safe living environment • Background in long-term care or social work is a plus Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $11.50 - $13.50 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Holidays • Monday to Friday • Night shift • Overtime • Weekends as needed Work Location: In person