Caregiver

In-Home Caregiver

Company: Comfort Keepers

Location: Limerick, PA

Comfort Keepers is looking for reliable and compassionate individuals to join our team as in-home caregivers. Comfort Keepers is a leading provider of in-home care services for seniors and adults who need assistance with daily living activities.

Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• Reliable transportation
• Car insurance
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• High school diploma or GED preferred. Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of any stated mandated training.

Applicant must be bondable and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving Record, Professional and Personal Reference Checks, and give permission to submit to random drug and alcohol testing. Must have reliable transportation and fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality. Must have a valid drivers license and automobile insurance.

Must satisfactorily complete Comfort Keepers training and orientation program. Must accept responsibility for learning and adhering to Comfort Keepers policies and procedures, be able to function in the home setting with minimal direct supervision and maintain satisfactory relationships with administrative staff, clients, and family members. Must be genuinely concerned about helping people and have high standards of honesty and integrity.

Job Benefits

• Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
• Job security
• Room for growth
• Flexible schedule
• Work close to home
• Paid training
• Make a difference in someones life!
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comfort Keeper Referral Program
• Direct Deposit
• Holiday Premium Pay
• Paid time off- Based on eligibility.

Responsibilities

Responsible for non-medical, in-home support services which provide for the comfort, safety, and general supervision of clients as well as home management services. Provides companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean, and orderly environment.

• Performs duties as assigned on the plan of care.
• Provides socialization, conversation and emotional reassurance to the client.
• Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of clients garments and linens and changing the bed.
• Pet care limited to feeding and enabling pet to exit the house safely under the supervision of client. Water plants as needed.
• Assists in meeting nutritional needs by providing meal planning, meal preparation, grocery shopping, dishes, and kitchen clean-up.
• Observes and reports any changes in the clients mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers.
• Participates in in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested by immediate supervisor.
• Completed required documentation of services delivered and submits to office in a timely manner according to policy.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding client information.

Join our team of compassionate caregivers and make a difference in the lives of seniors and individuals needing assistance. Apply today to become an in-home caregiver with Comfort Keepers. We serve the surrounding areas and would love to have you on our team.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 28 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Work Location: In person