HHA/Caregiver

Independence Care is hiring!

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Independence Care is women-owned, and family operated. Our founder comes from a family of registered nurses and has always been passionate about providing care and service to people in the local community. With over 15 years’ experience in home care, you can trust that Independence Care has the knowledge and resources to be a reliable partner on this journey. At Independence Care, we believe that personalized care, consistent communication, and respect for the individual should be the rule, not the exception.

We are looking for a direct care worker, which provides a number of services depending on the needs of the individual; these might include running errands, helping patients move around their homes, counseling individuals on independent living, and administering prescribed medication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Direct Care Worker

• Helps the elderly or physically disabled move from room to room around their homes.
• Assists individuals in dressing, bathing, and completing basic hygiene tasks.
• Oversees any required rehabilitation exercises.
• Ensures that individuals take their prescribed medications.
• Prepares meals that adhere to special dietary considerations.
• Assists with light cleaning and housework.
• Teaches developmentally disabled adults how to adopt basic independent living skills.
• Helps adults with developmental disorders learn to make a budget and complete basic household tasks.
• Works with disabled children in the school system, providing support and assistance during daily activities.
• Meets with family to discuss needs of patients.
• Runs errands to the grocery store, laundromat, cleaners, drugstore, and other necessary locations.
• Serves as a companion for the elderly who live alone.
• Organizes activities for patients.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates patience and compassion.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
• Works well with a variety of different individuals.
• Possesses detailed knowledge of patient’s condition, symptoms, and medications.
• Exhibits ability to think quickly and act calmly in an emergency.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Possesses strong listening skills.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Possesses physical stamina required to help individuals move around.
• Possesses emotional strength necessary to work with ailing patients.
• Demonstrates awareness of proper first aid and emergency response procedures.
• Maintains friendly and open demeanor at all times.

Work Environment

A direct care worker may spend the majority of his or her working hours in a patient’s private residence, helping with daily tasks. Others work in schools, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities. Shifts vary, depending on the needs of the individuals – some direct care workers.

Why work for us?

• Flexible schedule and hours
• On-the-job training
• Get paid to take care of your loved ones
• Amazing support team
• Make a difference in peoples’ lives
• Referral bonuses
• Weekly and daily pay options

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Arcadia, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $17