Caregiver – Care Companions

About the role

Caregiver At Unity, we are dedicated to honoring life by bringing peace of mind and comfort when it matters most. With over 46 years of compassionate care, we take pride in the supportive and collaborative environment we provide for our team members. By joining Unity, you will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who share our core values of Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Compassion, and Accountability. Together, we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. The Care Companion Caregiver is responsible for client satisfaction by assisting them with activities of daily living, providing companionship, and performing light housekeeping duties. The caregiver also helps with simple meal preparation, socialization, and client transport.

Responsibilities

• Activities of Daily Living/Personal Cares
• Housekeeping Services/laundry
• Homemaker services/Meal preparation
• Socialization/companionship
• Errands/provide incidental transportation
• Maintain required competencies and skills
• Report changes in client conditions or family situation immediately to the appropriate individual(s)
• Consistently and concisely document activity according to Care Companions' protocols and Standards
• Comply with all applicable local, State, and Federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity
• Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state, and federal regulations and/or Unity’s policies and procedures
• Promote and maintain confidentiality
• Maintain personal and professional boundaries
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Previous caregiving, homemaking or personal care work preferred but not required.
• CNA or Personal Care Worker experience preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Essential Physical/Environmental/Technical Skills: Employees must have the ability to: operate computers, telephones, and other office equipment, communicate both verbally and in writing, sit for prolonged periods of time as required by position, walk, bend, and lift up to 35 pounds on occasion, and organize and prioritize tasks.

Skills

• Ability to follow client and Care Companions directions
• Ability to be on time to visits and complete tasks as scheduled.
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and cooperatively with others.
• Must have compassion for Care Companions clients and a desire to help others.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours a week, including every other weekend (this would include a Saturday and Sunday consecutively).
• Ability to complete all training and pre-employment background checks within required deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about clients, families, caregivers, support staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics and standard precautions.
• Ability to be flexible in time and task to meet organizational needs.

Pay

Based on prior caregiving experience, between $17.00-$25.50 per hour.

Schedule

Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours, with availability required every other weekend. We can be flexible with your schedule; however, hours need to be consistent week to week. The role is roughly 10–15 hours per week.