What are the responsibilities and job description for the EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER - Mental Health Support position at ALWAYS THERE IN-HOME CARE INC?
Always There In-Home Care is a home health agency locally owned and operated by a RN. Our company provides an array of home health services to pediatric patients as well as seniors including private duty nursing, skilled nursing, respite care, flexible family support services, and personal assistant services. We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and experienced caregiver/CNA to provide supervision and companionship for a male client with the following diagnoses:
- Dementia (with periods of agitation)
- PTSD
- Anxiety
- Catatonia (occasional episodes where he stops moving or falls asleep suddenly)
- Neuropathy (requires leg elevation for relief)
- Incontinence (bowl and bladder control issues)
What We’re Looking For:
The ideal caregiver will have previous hands-on experience working with clients with dementia, schizophrenia, paranoia, or anxiety-related conditions. The right person should be calm, understanding, and able to gently redirect when the client becomes agitated.
Responsibilities Include:
- Supervision & companionship engage client in conversation, encourage light activity, and ensure safety.
- Personal Care assist with showers, toileting, incontinence care, dressing, and mobility support.
- Light housekeeping (client’s areas, laundry, dishes, sanitizing kitchen/bathroom, etc.).
- Meal support prepare light meals/snacks if wife is unavailable (no snacks outside water unless directed).
- Encourage regular bathroom use and assist with hygiene.
- Provide emotional support by using positive, encouraging communication.
- Respect client’s dignity, maintain patience, and avoid confrontation.
Requirements:
- CNA license or prior professional caregiver experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with dementia, schizophrenia, paranoia, or mental health-related care.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and redirect behaviors with patience.
- Reliable transportation, punctuality, and strong communication skills.
- Must be comfortable redirecting client gently during episodes of paranoia, confusion, or agitation.
- Must be able to recognize and safely manage catatonia episodes (waking client gently).
- Caregiver will work closely with the client’s wife, who is primary caregiver.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- 401k
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Huntsville AL
- Madison AL (Required)
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Qualifications:
- Current Valid Drivers License
- Second Form of Identification
- Current Auto Insurance
- 18 years or older and out of high school
- Capable to lift up to 40lbs
- Reliable Vehicle to Drive to Work
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