Caregiver
Home Instead · Augusta, GA · 1 wk ago
OTHR$13.25/hrPart-time
About the role
We are hiring part-time Caregivers for daytime and weekend shifts in Aiken, Augusta, and surrounding communities. This is a rewarding opportunity to assist aging adults in getting the care they deserve in the home they love. Experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Companionship and conversation
- Providing stabilization and assistance with walking
- Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items
- Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders
- Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
- Washing and ironing laundry
- Running errands
- Accompanying clients to appointments
- Assisting with bathing, grooming and dressing
- Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues
- Alzheimer's Care
Requirements
- Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds
- Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
- Ability to consistently provide physical assistance to a client (i.e. stand-by assistance while walking, assist client with transfers)
- Complete a satisfactory criminal background check, DMV check, pre-employment drug screen
- Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle which will remain with you at your shift with valid auto insurance
- Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
- Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
- Flexibility in the number of hours needed per week (this is a part-time position)
Benefits
- Competitive pay ($13.25 / hr.)
- Paid training
- Caregiver celebrations & appreciation days
- 24hr support from the office
- Individual Retirement accounts (IRAs) with company matching contributions
- Flexible schedules
- Performance Bonuses
- Health Benefit option
- Free payroll advance