Post Surgery Care Aide
About US
Assisting Hands Home Care is a leading provider of in-home senior care services. We focus on "Adding Life to our Client’s Years" and provide competitive wages, bonuses, and other incentives. Our supportive team offers mentorship-based training and full ongoing support for career advancement. We offer a flexible schedule that allows you to maintain your daily priorities. Your health and safety are important to us, as PPE is provided. We are a family-owned company, and all caregivers are considered part of the family. Regular raises and other incentives are given to caregivers striving for excellence.
About YOU
- Caregiving experience is not required but helpful (private in-home care, assisted living, group homes, etc.)
- Your work history should demonstrate reliability and a strong work ethic
- A great caregiver is patient, attentive, resourceful, and displays attention to detail
- CNA or other certifications are helpful but not required
Job Duties
- Be a genuine and supportive companion
- Personal care
- Remind clients to take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with walking, mobility, and physical therapy exercises
- Accompany clients to doctor’s appointments, stores, etc.
- Plan and prepare meals
- Alzheimer/Dementia care assistance
- Perform light housekeeping
Qualifications
- Caregiver must be compassionate
- Enjoy caring for others
- Team player
- Reliable and strong work history
- Minimum of one year professional experience working with seniors
- Examples: in-home care, independent/assisted living/memory care community, hospital and rehab
- Ability to pass a background check
- Current TB or chest X-ray; current CPR certification (due upon hire)
- Reliable transportation
Schedule
Dependent on assignment; shifts available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and based on availability. Assisting Hands does not guarantee hours.
FLSA Status
Non-exempt, hourly