Caregiver

About the Role

Circle of Life Personal Care has launched in Northwest Arkansas to serve those needing non-medical care, applying a compassionate approach to services including respite care, companionship, meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, ADL assistance, and more. Circle of Life has provided exceptional hospice care to Northwest Arkansas for over 30 years.

Responsibilities

• Companionship and sitting
• Assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and other ADLs
• Transportation and assistance to appointments
• Errand running and transportation to events
• Meal preparation
• Assisting with light housekeeping
• Assisting with recreational tasks such as crafting, letter writing, exercising, etc.
• Medication reminders
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Prior caregiving experience preferred
• Demonstrates compassion and an ability to build rapport with clients
• Able to work independently and demonstrate dependable work habits
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must have valid and current driver’s license or the ability to access reliable transportation
• Able to meet pre-employment screening criteria

Pay

Starting pay of $16.50/hour with a weekend differential for working between 7pm Friday through 7am Monday.

Benefits

• Flexible PRN scheduling that can work around your schedule
• Choose assignments and coverage areas that fit your needs
• Annual increases based on performance
• Caregiver/client matching based on client needs and caregiver fit
• Paid drive time between clients
• Mileage paid while running errands or transporting clients
• Education assistance up to $2,500 annually for employees meeting requirements
• Support available for obtaining PCA or CNA certifications
• Continuing education opportunities for license maintenance
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees
• Comprehensive and affordable health insurance for full-time employees working qualified hours
• Retirement plan available to all staff