A Caregiver, or Personal Care Aide, supports patients with difficulties completing basic tasks, like people with disabilities, the elderly or patients suffering from mental disorders. Their main duties include administering medications, helping patients complete personal care tasks like bathing, dressing, eating or grooming and following the patients’ prescribed healthcare plan

Caregiver Duties and Responsibilities

Caregivers help clients with everyday activities, from cooking and cleaning to completing errands. Other essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Serving as a companion to clients
• Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc.
• Managing medication
• Preparing meals
• Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills
• The ability to provide care across a variety of settings, including group homes and day service programs
• Performing light housekeeping duties (e.g., keeping room clean, laundry)
• Providing bathing and dressing assistance
• Following patient care plan
• Communicating with families, co-workers and supervisors regarding care
• Assisting with transfer and mobility
• Shopping and running errands
• Maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person