Caregiver

About the role

Circle of Life Personal Care has launched in Northwest Arkansas to serve those needing non-medical care, 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.

Schedule

Flexible PRN scheduling that can work around your schedule. Choose assignments and coverage areas that fit your needs.

Benefits

• 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