What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Caregiver/PCA/HHA position at BrightStar Care of Roanoke?
Are you an experienced PCA/Caregiver looking for great pay and want to become a valued and respected member of a quality and caring team? If so, Brightstar Care of Roanoke is the place for you! We are looking for dedicated & experienced professionals just like YOU to help us provide 1:1 in home care for all ages! We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages and support systems for our employees.
Why join BrightStar Care of Roanoke?
We Give Back to our community! We are proud to support local non-profits that make a difference in our Roanoke community:
- Roanoke Chapter American Cancer Society
- APDA (American Parkinson's Association ~Virginia Chapter)
- SML Charity Tour
- Veteran's Day Parade Sponsor
- Dementia Care Awareness
What we offer to our employees:
- NEW! Early wage access through ZayZoon! Get access to your earned wages BEFORE payday!!
- Hourly Rate: $17/hr. for Caregivers/PCA
- Weekend shift incentive: additional $2/hr. on top of your base rate!
- Weekly Pay & Direct Deposit
- Employer Subsidized Health Insurance (must avg. 30 hrs./week)
- Free Dental and Vision Insurance for Employee (must avg. 30 hrs./week)
- Retention Bonus for caregivers
- $250 Referral Bonus opportunity
- Paid caregiver orientation
- A personal introduction to new clients by one of our nurses
- Earn STAR points that can be redeemed for gift cards or Brightstar merchandise.
Caregiver Responsibilities:
- Deliver high quality, reliable and compassionate care to our clients.
- Assist clients with ADLs, such as dressing, bathing, eating, light housekeeping, etc.
- Take client's vital signs
- Provide client transportation utilizing personal vehicle as needed (required-we provide mileage reimbursement)
- Help maintain general health and overall well-being of clients
Must Have Requirements:
- HAVE A PASSION FOR CARING FOR OTHERS AND UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMITTING TO YOUR CLIENTS
- MUST be able to work with pets: such as cats/ dogs (both preferred)
- MUST pass a full drug screen
- MUST pass full background check
- Licensed driver with insured and reliable automobile with proof of insurance
- Current CPR certification
- Must have 1-year professional senior caregiving experience
- Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Provide client transportation utilizing personal vehicle as needed (required-we provide mileage reimbursement)
***Please note that position is PRN and by no means guaranteed work ***
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or based on disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- We require a drug test for employment & you must be able to pass a full background check. Please acknowledge that you understand this requirement by stating "yes" or "understood"
- Many of our clients have pets (dogs and/or cats). Please list which types of animals you are comfortable working with/being around. If you have no restrictions, please enter "N/A"
Experience:
- professional (non-family) senior care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
- insured & reliable vehicle w/ability to drive clients (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19