Homecare Caregiver HHA in Training

Homecare CaregiverSYNERGY HomeCare of Bradenton has won the Employer of Choice award from The Best of Homecare every year since it opened. Our mission is to be the Employer of Choice for Care Professionals in Manatee County. We are a great place to work.Our Homecare Caregivers can enjoy these benefits:Great Pay Plan, with many opportunities to increase your hourly ratePaid Time Off for Sick, Vacation, or Personal DaysPaid Holidays; get paid even when you don't work on the holidayPaid Health Care, a health care plan for our caregivers at no costAvailable Health Care Insurance upgrades, Dental Insurance, Vision InsurancePaid Ongoing Training; we pay you to grow your knowledge, skills, and careerFlexible Schedule: You request your clients and your schedule hours. Work around your school, other jobs, family, and kids' commitments.As a Homecare Caregiver, you will provide life-enriching care to seniors who need a little extra help to live safely, successfully, and independently in their own home, wherever they call home. Duties could include the following: (If you do not yet have experience in some of these areas, we will provide the training you need to succeed.)Companionship, including transportation, meal preparation, medication and exercise reminders, recreational activities, personal assistant tasks, and pet care (i.e., walk the dog, clean the litter box, feed the pet, etc.)Light Housekeeping, laundry, dishes, changing bed linens, bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, living room cleanup, disposing of trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and more.Light Mobility Assistance, like fall risk prevention, wheelchair or walker assistance, light transfer assistance (i.e., helping in and out of vehicle, chair, or bed)Light Personal Care, like dressing or undressing assistance, foot care or foot soaks, skin or nail care, applying lotion, shaving assistance, stand-by shower assistance, monitoring health changesEarly Dementia Care, like brain fitness activities, conversational engagement, sensory stimulationPay Plan$17 per hour base rate for shifts that are 4 hours or longer$2 more per hour for 3-hour shifts (i.e., $19 per hour)$5 more per hour for 2-hour shifts (i.e., $22 per hour)$25 per hour for a 1-hour Well-Check$30 per hour for a 1-hour Personal Care shiftPeriodic bonuses for picking up short-notice shiftsQualificationsEmpathy and compassion along with a strong, sincere desire to help seniors flourish and live their lives to the fullest.Homemaker and light housekeeping skills needed to perform the duties described above.At least 1 year of experience providing some mobility and personal care to seniors in a home care settingAbility to learn; proven ability to learn, retain, and effectively apply new knowledge and skillsReliable Transportation and a valid driver's license; ability to pass a driving record check. Willingness to accept shifts anywhere in Manatee CountyReliability and dependability are critical. Showing up on time for your requested and assigned shifts impacts your opportunities for increased hours, pay raises, and career growth.Basic computer and mobile app skills to effectively use a Care Management System to record your time, work accomplished, and notes during every shiftCPR/BLS Certification. You must possess a valid, current CPR CertificateBackground Screening Requirement: This position will require background screening through the Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: