What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver – PCA/CNA position at JFS Richmond?
Our Mission:
We transform the lives of individuals and families and strengthen our community by providing the best options in care, counseling, and adoption.
For more than 175 years, JFS has been here for people of all ages, faiths, and income levels. We are a growing non-profit organization serving the greater Richmond area with care, counseling, and adoption services. Our work changes lives—and you can be part of it.
We are looking for Compassionate Caregivers to help seniors live safely and comfortably in their homes. If you enjoy helping others and want a job that truly matters, this is the role for you.
- Provide caring, personal support to seniors in their homes
- Help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Monitor and manage behaviors related to dementia or other cognitive challenges
- Give medication reminders and assist with medication management
- Drive clients to medical appointments and provide transportation as needed
- Assist with light housekeeping, such as simple meals, laundry, and tidying up living spaces
- Spend time talking and doing activities to keep clients engaged and happy
- Keep accurate and clear notes about care and report any changes to your supervisor
- These examples are a general overview of the position; duties and responsibilities may change based on the needs of the client and organization
Qualifications:
- Experience in senior care or similar work required
- Kind, patient, and dependable personality with a genuine desire to help
- Knowledge of senior care best practices
- Good communication skills and ability to work well with others
- Organized and able to handle emergencies calmly
- Physically able to stand for long periods, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
- Preferred: ability to drive clients to appointments and provide transportation as needed
JFS offers:
- Flexible schedules
- Weekly competitive pay
- Continuing education opportunities
- Benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement
- A chance to make a real difference in someone’s life
JFS Richmond is an equal opportunity employer. JFS does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, status as a military family, or any other basis prohibited by law relating to discrimination in employment.
Our workplace is drug and smoke free. Employment requires passing a background check, reference check, and drug screening.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be subject to change based on the needs of the clients and the organization.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- CPR and First Aid Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18