Job description

We are looking for a competent Caregiver to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner at Better is Better Home Care. It’s an often-demanding job as you will have to be available for most of the day and week. But it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients at Better is Better.

Responsibilities

• Help remind clients to take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (if they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents or accidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Skills

• Proven experience as a caregiver
• 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
• High school diploma or equivalent

Contact Us

Hours of Operation is Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm – (412) 312-0206

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care

Work Location: In person