CHA- Caregiver

CHA- Caregiver

Chattanooga - Chattanooga, TN

Overview

Salary Range $13.75 - $15.00 Hourly

Description

NOW HIRING FOR HAMILTON, BRADLEY, POLK, MCMINN, MEIGS, SEQUATCHIE, RHEA, MONROE, BLEDSOE AND MARION COUNTY

Caregiver: A caregiver is someone who gives assistance to another person who is no longer able to perform the critical tasks of personal or household care necessary for daily living. The position's tasks and responsibilities include:

• Serving as a companion to clients
• Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc.
• Managing medication
• Preparing meals
• Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills
• Performing light housekeeping duties (e.g., keeping room clean, laundry)
• Providing bathing and dressing assistance
• Keeping proper care records and reporting changes to nursing team
• Encouraging socialization and participation in community activities
• Following patient care plan
• Communicating with families, co-workers and supervisors regarding care
• Assisting with transfer and mobility
• Shopping and running errands
• Maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Referral bonus
• Competitive Pay
• Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of documented health care experience is required
• Empathy for the needs of the clients
• Treats clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image.
• Ensures confidentiality and security of the client's medical information. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Starting Pay: $13.75 per hour and up, based on experience
• Flexible schedule
• Standard shift:
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift Supplemental schedule:
• Holidays
• Overtime

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must have proper identification to determine identity as well as employment eligibility

Language skills sufficient to read, understand instructions, prepare and maintain written reports and records, and sufficient to communicate with the care recipient

In home non medical caregiving experience and can demonstrate managed experience (to include at least 20 hours of homemaking and 40 hours of personal care)

Criminal background check as well as status report on Abuse Registry and Sexual Offender Registry.

Caregivers that provide transportation to our clients are required to have a valid driver's license and evidence of current liability auto insurance.