Caregiver

We are looking for compassionate caregivers, CNAs, and/or HHAs to join Village Caregiving's growing team! We offer a competitive wage scale and a W-2 for tax withholding purposes. The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, good customer service, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our clients in a timely manner.

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
• Companionship
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, errands, walks etc.)
• Plan and prepare meals
• Assist with physical therapy exercise
• Perform light 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
• Use common sense principals

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Timeliness and self-discipline
• Availability to meet client needs as requested
• Dependability
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• 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 (preferred)
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience as a Caregiver (preferred)
• CNA/SRNA/HHA or completion of a CNA Program (preferred)