Caregiver

Job Summary

We are looking for compassionate caregivers! The right candidate that has an A-Team Caregiver attitude! One who has the heart to care, is friendly, flexible, reliable, and the ability to provide many levels of skilled support to our clients. We are also looking for bi-lingual and live-in caregivers, retired teachers and nurses, daycare workers, as well as caregivers that live in or near the New Orleans area and the River Parishes.

Qualifications

• ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED WITH VERIFIABLE REFERENCES
• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
• Prior experience in a healthcare or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver
• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Aid with meal preparation: Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and feeding, if necessary
• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

About Us

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.