Caregiver: Georgetown (starting rate @ $16.75/hour)

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities

• Daily routine care (feeding, grooming and bathing)
• Light shopping
• Light housekeeping
• Conversing with the client to provide assurance
• Meal preparation and clean up
• Reporting any incidents, complaints, and/or concerns to the agency immediately
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Education/ Experience

• A High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with seniors in a home setting preferred
• English proficiency and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently in the field
• Ability to work with different personality types in a professional manner
• Three references required
• Proof of clear TB/PPD test taken within the last year
• Must be able to pass a background check
• CNA, HHA, and BLS/CPR certifications a plus

Physical Demands

• Variety of physical demands per client
• Transferring of client
• Standing for long periods of time
• Lifting more than 10lbs
• May require activity that can be described as medium to moderately heavy
• Recurrent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching could be mandatory

Work Environment

Direct Care Workers work out of the client’s home.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.