In-home Caregiver (Overnight)

About the role

AbaCares Services is a leading home care agency in Pennsylvania, that provides all-inclusive non-medical care and support services to individuals in their own homes. We serve our clients, and their families with an elite, top-notch, compassionate, and quality care to help them lead a dignified lifestyle in the comfort and safety of their homes. At AbaCares, we focus on delivering the care that’s best for our patients, offering a full range of services ranging from Personal Care; assistance with self-administered medications; homemaking; companionship; respite care; and other non-skilled services.

Location: PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19154

Schedule

Schedule (OVERNIGHT) 11 PM - 9 AM, Monday to Sunday

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 and eating
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist with personal care and hygiene
• Plan and prepare meals
• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
• Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver (Minimum of 1 year)
• Take pride in providing high quality care
• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)