Are you looking for a job that truly makes a difference in someone's life? Do you have a passion for helping the elderly and want to make their golden years truly shine? Look no further than our caregiver position!

As a caregiver, you will have the opportunity to form meaningful connections with our clients and their families. You will provide compassionate care that will improve their quality of life and help them to maintain their independence for as long as possible. You will be a constant source of support and a friendly face that they can always count on.

In this role, you will get to see the positive impact that your work has on our clients and their loved ones. You will make a true difference in their lives and be a vital part of their support system. If you are looking for a fulfilling job where you can truly make a difference, apply today to become a part of our caregiving team.

What: We are looking for caregivers to help care for clients (mainly fragile, ill, disabled, and/or elderly), one-on-one, in their homes. It's because of people like you, our elderly community members are able to spend the remainder of their days where they want to be: in the comfort & familiarity of their own homes. We hire State Tested Nursing Aides (STNAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), Medical Assistants (MAs), Personal Care Assistants (PCAs), nursing students, retired nurses, retirees (from any field), empty-nesters, *OR* anyone else with a heart & desire to care for others, who are willing to learn & become a professional caregiver. We will take you under our wings & train you! 

When: Short shift, long shifts, morning shifts, afternoon shifts, evening shifts, part-time hours or full-time hours. We currently have them all!

Where: Clients are located throughout the eastern Eastern Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Northern Portage and Northern Summit Counties but we are especially in need of caregivers for our clients in Lake County.

Pay: Starting at $15.25 per hour

Why: We are a locally owned and operated home care agency. We have one owner, one office & the same set of schedulers. With us, you're a valued individual, not just a number. We offer an outstanding compensation package to those individuals who meet our high standards to become a Cherished Companion. Our caregivers are ACTUAL EMPLOYEES of our company and not just contract workers. That means we pay all taxes and our caregivers are guaranteed the protections that go along with being an employee of a company versus being self-employed. We are also the proud winner of the Home Care Pulse 2023 awards: Best of Home Care Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice and Leader in Excellence.

How: Apply online and then check your email. A Skills Survey will be sent to you with a list of true or false questions. Please answer true or false to each question and then hit submit. Once we receive your answers, we will reach out to you by email about the next step in the hiring process.

Benefits

• Starting at $15.25 per hour
• Overtime available!
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid travel between clients
• Paid training opportunities (in person & online)
• Referral bonuses
• Caregiver appreciation prizes & monthly drawings
• Yearly employee holiday party & a free ham in December
• Virtual interviewing options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance *
• 401K retirement program *
• Life insurance - company sponsored *

*Available after 1 year of full-time employment.

Qualifications

• 18 years or age or older
• Valid driver's license and a vehicle
• Pass a criminal background check
• Covid-19 vaccination (encouraged but not required)
• Caregiving training &/or certifications, such as STNA, CNA, HHA, MA, PCA, etc. (preferred but not required)
• Willing to drive to clients' homes up to 30 minutes away
• The ability to work independently
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to complete online continuing education training classes
• Reliability: Professionalism and discipline to arrive to clients' homes, on time, every time

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene assistance, such as showering, bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication and assist them with monitoring vitals
• Help with mobility around the house or outside the home (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Plan and prepare meals and/or assist with feeding
• Run errands for the client or accompany them to successfully do so
• Keep the clients engaged in favorite activities and conversation
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Light housekeeping

For more info or to see what we're all about, check us out at www.cherishedagency.com or https://www.facebook.com/cherishedcompanionshomecare/  or call us at (440) 484-5390

Cherished Companions is a variable hour employer. Given the nature of the job, shifts, hours available and clients can change.

Cherished Companions is a participant in The Drug Free Workplace Program (DFWP)