What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Caregiver position at Comfort Keepers?
We are looking for a competent Caregiver to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often demanding job as you will have to be available for most of the day and week. But, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help with transferring client
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Proven experience as a caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid Driver's License, and your own vehicle with current car insurance?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Professional Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Job Training, Reduced or Flexible Hours, Health InsuranceSalary : $13