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Caregiver

Comfort Keepers · Palmer, AK · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$18–$21/hrPart-time

Caregiver / Home Health Aide (HHA) / Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time

Industry: Home Care / Senior Care / Healthcare

Pay: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour

Schedule: Flexible Scheduling Available – Days, Evenings, Nights & Weekends

Compassionate Caregiver Opportunities Available

We are seeking dependable, compassionate, and motivated caregivers to provide non-medical in-home care services for seniors and adults who need assistance with daily living activities.

Caregiver Responsibilities

Responsibilities may vary based on the client's individualized care plan and may include:

  • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting assistance
  • Mobility support, ambulation, and transfers
  • Meditation reminders for self-administered medications
  • Meal planning and meal preparation
  • Grocery shopping and errands
  • Light housekeeping and laundry
  • Changing bed linens and maintaining a clean environment
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Monitoring client safety and well-being
  • Reporting changes in physical or mental condition to supervisors
  • Accurate documentation of services provided

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should possess:

  • A high school diploma or GED preferred
  • Completion of required orientation and caregiver training
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to work independently in clients' homes
  • Dependability, honesty, and professionalism
  • A compassionate and patient-centered attitude
  • The ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Reliable transportation preferred
  • The willingness to participate in ongoing training and staff meetings

Previous Experience

Previous experience as a caregiver, home health aide (HHA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), personal care aide (PCA), direct support professional (DSP), or companion caregiver is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Successful caregivers demonstrate:

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent customer service and communication abilities
  • Compassion, empathy, and emotional intelligence
  • An attention to detail and confidentiality
  • Adaptability and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to build positive relationships with clients and families

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position takes place in clients' homes and may require driving between assignments. Duties involve moderate physical activity including:

  • Standing and walking for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, and reaching
  • Assisting clients with mobility
  • Performing light housekeeping tasks
  • Lifting up to 25 pounds

Caregivers may be exposed to bodily fluids and must follow all safety and infection-control procedures.

Why Join Our Team?

We value our caregivers and are committed to creating a supportive work environment where employees feel appreciated and respected. We offer flexible scheduling, meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the ability to make a real difference in the lives of seniors and families every day.

Application Information

- Applicant must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving Record, Professional, and Personal Reference Checks, and give permission to submit to random drug and alcohol testing.

- Must have reliable transportation and fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality.

- Must have a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

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