Baton Rouge Area Live-In Caregiver
Griswold Home Care for Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA · 9 mo ago
Healthcare$185/hrInternship
Responsibilities
Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), including personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship.
Create a safe and supportive environment for clients.
Foster meaningful connections with clients by engaging in conversation and companionship.
Maintain accurate records of care provided.
Qualifications
- Compassionate Provider: You genuinely care about the well-being of others and are committed to making a positive impact.
- Professional Experience: You have at least 3 years of verified professional experience working with the elderly.
- Background Check: A clean criminal background record is required.
- References: Provide a minimum of 2 recent professional references (not friends or family).
- Driver’s License or State ID: You must have a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID.
Work Schedule
- Shifts will be structured as 7 days on, 7 days off - rotating.
- Caregivers will typically maintain a schedule of 8 - 12.5 hours of work, 1.5 hours of uninterrupted meal time, and eight (8) hours of non-working, unpaid sleep time every workday.
- Caregivers will have a private room to sleep in and be available to assist client overnight if needed (any worked time would be paid), while receiving adequate sleep time.
- It is common practice for clients to allow caregivers to have a few hours of personal time per day while remaining in the home and still available to assist a client if needed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation: Starts at $185 per day plus meals.
- Room and board provided (private sleeping, storage space, and meals).
- Weekly Pay: Enjoy consistent pay on a weekly basis.
- Holiday Pay: 10 holidays paid at a rate of 1.5 times your regular wage.
- Continuing Education: We invest in your professional growth.
- Employee Recognition: Join a team that values and celebrates your contributions.
- Unpaid vacation available with one-month advance notice.
- Respite and relief scheduling available with two-week advance notice.