What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Dedicated Providers for Elderly Veterans position at Amada - East Texas?
PART TIME ~ FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING ~ PAID ORIENTATION ~ GREAT COMMUNICATION
NOW HIRING: DEDICATED/ RELIABLE CAREGIVERS
WE ARE SEEKING A COMPASSIONATE AND RELIABLE CAREGIVER TO ASSIST WITH VETERANS
SHIFTS RANGING FROM 4, 8, AND 12 HOURS.
APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL WITHIN A 25-MILE RADIUS OF THEIR HOME ADDRESS TO SURROUNDING AREAS.
PAID ORIENTATION IS HELD AT OUR JASPER, TX OFFICE.
Job description
Amada Senior Care provides non-medical, in-home care to seniors - many of whom are veterans!
At Amada, you can expect to enjoy:
- INSURANCE: Health, Vision, Dental
- Earned PTO (paid time off)
- Referral Bonuses
- Caregiver Recognition
- Flexible Schedules: part-time/weekends/overnight
- Training: Training Modules upon hire
Responsibilities
- Provide in-home companionship to elderly clients.
- Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, toileting, and dressing.
- Remind clients to take prescribed medication.
- Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Plan and prepare meals.
- Complete client’s shopping or accompany them too successfully do so.
- Perform basic housekeeping duties.
- Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
- Offer activities that are essential for daily living.
Qualifications
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Prior experience in a healthcare or in-home care environment (2 years)
- Able and willing to drive within a 25-mile radius of home address.
- Able and willing to work with both male and female patients.
- Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations.
- Supportive and compassionate
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 4 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement (inter-visit mileage)
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Experience:
- Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: On the road