In Home Caregiver -

In order to qualify you must bring all credentials to your interview and arrive on time or early. You must be employed for a minimum of 90 days with us and working at least 48 hours per month.

Caring Companions is a family owned and operated In-Home Senior Care with 18 years of experience. We are passionate about providing personalized and quality home care to seniors all across Middle Georgia. We are available 24/7 and have the latest online systems for simple and easy access to your schedule, clocking in/out, and additional information. We now offer Free Online Training to help better educate and improve your experience. The ideal candidate will be patient & friendly with top tier communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients. It’s an often demanding job as you will have to be available and have a flexible schedule. But, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises
• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents
• Willing to travel regularly
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
• Current Tuberculosis Test Results
• Current CPR & First Aid Certification
• Ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends and unexpected emergency shifts.
• Prior experience in a senior healthcare, hospitality, or senior in-home care environment (Minimum of 1 year)
• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Type: Part-time

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

License/Certification:

• Driver's License
• BLS Certification
• CNA Certification

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Must have a CURRENT TB skin test or Chest X-ray.

Experience:

• Home care: 2 years (Required)
• Senior care: 1 year (Required)
• Hoyer lift: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person