What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Caregiver | Hands-On Experience position at Right at Home?
Now Hiring: Entry-Level Caregiver | Hands-On Experience
- Compensation: -
Are you studying nursing, pre-med, or another healthcare field?
Caregiving is one of the best ways to gain real-world experience while earning income.
Build skills in:
Patient communication
Mobility assistance
Dementia care
Compassionate support
Right at Home provides outstanding care and we are a leader in the home care industry. We serve the towns of Englewood, Boca Grande, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and limited zip codes in North Port and Arcadia.
Perks:
- Flexibility! We work with you to set your schedule
- Days, evenings, weekdays or weekends
- PAID training and development
- Get paid every day with Tapcheck on-demand pay
- Extremely Positive Work Environment
- RN Supervisor to answer your questions
- Access to Leadership
- Recognition, celebrations, and great team interactions!
What You’ll Do and Who You Are:
- You're honest, energetic, and approachable; able to get along and communicate easily with people, especially the elderly. You're never short of a smile and take real pride in your work; you are able to cope well under pressure and thrive on a challenge.
- You don’t mind getting a little dirty… this could include (but is not limited to) assisting your client with eating, personal hygiene, dressing, shaving. You will also help them with light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores.
- You can prepare a good meal and know your way around a kitchen.
- You are able to assist your client in many ways... this could include (but is not limited to) medication reminders, going through prescribed range of motion exercises, dementia care, and companionship activities such as reading, music, puzzles, etc.
Must Haves:
- 18 years of age
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
- A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
- High school diploma or GED
- Must pass drug screening
- Pass a full employment background check
If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time by contacting the location nearest to you. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.