Caregivers, Aides & Personal Care Assistants
About the role
We are looking for caregivers to help care for clients (mainly fragile, ill, disabled, and/or elderly), one-on-one, in their homes. Are you a master of TLC (Tender Loving Care)? Do you have a black belt in cheering up even the grumpiest of grannies? If so, we want YOU to join our caregiving team!
Responsibilities
- Spreading smiles wider than a Cheshire cat as you assist clients with their daily activities.
- Being the ultimate BFF (Best Friend Forever) to our clients, offering companionship, a listening ear, and endless cups of tea.
- Providing compassionate and personalized care to our patients, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and peace of mind.
- Assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, with the utmost sensitivity and respect.
- Offering emotional support and companionship to patients and their families, creating a nurturing and reassuring presence.
- Channeling your inner Martha Stewart to whip up culinary masterpieces (or at least edible creations) in the kitchen.
- Channeling your inner superhero to tackle household chores and errands with finesse (cape optional).
- Keeping spirits high with your top-notch joke-telling skills and infectious laughter.
- Providing personalized care that would make even Mary Poppins proud.
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older.
- A valid driver's license & vehicle (to embark on epic grocery store runs and pharmacy adventures).
- Willing to drive up to 30 minutes to get to clients' homes.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen actively and respond with empathy and understanding.
- A deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by patients and families at the end of life.
- A knack for turning everyday moments into unforgettable memories.
- The ability to find humor in even the most challenging situations, because laughter truly is the best medicine.
- We hire State Tested Nursing Aides (STNAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), Medical Assistants (MAs), Personal Care Assistants (PCAs), nursing students, retired nurses, retirees (from any field), empty-nesters, *OR* anyone else with a heart & desire to care for others, who are willing to learn and become a professional caregiver.
Perks
- $16.00 per hour starting pay
- Pay differential for short shifts
- Unlimited hugs (and occasional high-fives) from our adorable clients.
- Flexibility that would make a contortionist jealous – because life happens, and we get it.
- A supportive team that values your unique talents and quirks.
- The satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference in someone's life (cue warm fuzzies).
- Full or part-time hours available
- Overtime available
- Paid travel between clients
- Paid training opportunities (in person & online)
- Referral bonuses
- Zingage- caregiver rewards point system (cash in points for gift cards)
- Yearly employee holiday party & a free ham in December
- Virtual interviewing options
- Health, dental, and vision insurance *
- 401K retirement program *
- Life insurance - company sponsored *
*Available after 1 year of full-time employment.
Join us in spreading sunshine and laughter, one home at a time! Apply now and let's embark on this heartwarming adventure together.
For more info or to see what we're all about, check us out at www.cherishedagency.com
or https://www.facebook.com/cherishedcompanionshomecare/
or call us at (440) 484-5390
Cherished Companions is an equal opportunity employer.
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