Compassionate Caregiver

Compassionate CaregiverYou are applying for work with a Comfort Keepers franchisee, not CK Franchising, Inc. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.Are you looking for a career that will allow you to make someone's day, every day? Look no further – a Caregiver career with Comfort Keepers is the job for you!Become a Caregiver with Comfort Keepers and join a compassionate team of people like you who are dedicated to providing companionship, personal care and health care services for seniors and older adults in the MidCoast Maine area.As a Caregiver on our team, you will provide one-on-one assistance to seniors in the comfort of their own homes to ensure they are living the most positive and purposeful lives possible. This role will allow you to connect with seniors on a personal level and make a positive impact on their day-to-day health and well-being.Full time and part time positions available.Caregiver Job Benefits:Competitive pay – paid weeklyWork with your availabilityHealth InsuranceSupplemental insurance benefitsPaid & continued training opportunitiesCreate a lasting bond and make a difference in a senior's lifeBecome a part of a supportive team with room to growJoin a fulfilling community of people who live to help othersCaregiver Job Responsibilities:Provide non-medical care to seniors in their own homesEstablish open communication and develop friendly relationships with seniors and their familiesHelp seniors with daily tasks such as light housekeeping and organizationAccompany seniors to the grocery store, doctor appointments and pharmacy visitsOrganize transportation, ambulation and transfersEncourage activity and movementInspire a positive, can-do attitude when it comes to daily tasks, appointments and hobbiesMaintain a trusting and comforting environment in the homeDesired Caregiver applicants will meet the following requirements:One year of caregiving experience (preferred but not required)Valid Driver's License, Automobile Insurance, and reliable vehicleMinimum high school diploma or GED requiredOpen availability strongly preferredSubmit to Pre-Employment Drug ScreeningAs a Caregiver with Comfort Keepers, the leading provider of quality in-home care for seniors, you will transform day-to-day care giving into opportunities for meaningful relationships and memories.Position Physical Demands:The work requires moderate to physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis, such as driving, assisting clients in transfer activities and ambulation, and light housekeeping. Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear, reach, kneel, crouch. Lifting only up to 25 pounds is permitted and may be required.Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in your community. We look forward to hearing from you!Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hourExpected hours: 10 – 40 per weekBenefits:Flexible scheduleHealth insuranceMileage reimbursementPaid orientationPaid time offReferral programWork Location: In personCOS Care, Inc.Comfort Keepers ® in Ellsworth, MaineEllsworth, ME 04605Part Time, Full Time$18.50 - $20 Hourly