What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver Specialist position at CareGivers NW?
Join a Team That Puts You First
CareGivers NW provides non-medical in-home care in Oregon. Our caregivers are everything. We are caregiver focused. It’s even in our name. Why? Because caregivers make the company. We believe in "The Circle of Care" which means that if we take care of the caregiver, the caregiver will take care of the client, and the client will take care of the company. Caregiver focused. It begins with the caregiver. Always. Apply now and see why CareGivers NW continues to be voted Employer of Choice!
What You'll Do
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with ambulation and mobility around the house
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Plan and prepare meals
- Assist the client with shopping
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Be available days, nights, weekends
- Willing to travel within 30 miles in any direction
- Ability to train new caregivers adequately
- On-Call (Must be available Mon.-Fri. between 8am-5pm)
- After hours on-call rotation required ( one weekday, and one weekend per month)
What We're Looking For
- Knowledge of housekeeping and personal care activities
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate to others with a strong sense of ethics
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience as a caregiver is preferred but not required
- Able to pass a drug screen
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a driving record with little/no moving violations
Benefits
- Raise after 90 days
- Full-time employees receive medical, dental, vision
- PTO
- Flexible schedules
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid travel time