Home Care Specialist / Caregiver

About the role

A home care specialist assists individuals with daily tasks and activities to promote independence. Key qualities include kindness, organization, patience, and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Remind clients to take prescribed medication/vitamins.
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Light housekeeping tasks.
• Help clients with exercises and physical therapy.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Do clients' shopping or accompany them to stores.
• Be a pleasant companion and report any unusual incidents.

Requirements and skills

• Full vaccination against COVID19 (including current on all boosters).
• Some weekend flexibility (rotating weekend or one day commitment).
• Proven 1+ experience as a caregiver/Home Care Aide or CNA certification.
• Criminal background check and clear driving record.
• Current U.S. driver’s license with valid registration and insurance.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR) certification or willing to obtain within 90 days.
• Adherence to health and safety standards (COVID prevention, PPE, maintaining a safe work environment).
• Respectful and compassionate attitude.
• Good time management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to read/write/communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with dietary considerations.
• Physical endurance - ability to lift up to 25 lbs., safely transfer clients, use gait belt and Hoyer lift.
• Previous experience with Alzheimer's/dementia preferred.
• At least 21 years old.

Pay

$17.75 to $20.50 per hour.