Part-Time Caregiver

Caregiver Position

Amaray Care is looking for a Caregiver to join our team. The Caregiver is responsible for the physical care and emotional support of our clients who may no longer be able to take care of themselves due to illness, injury, surgery, or disability. The ideal candidate must be able to care for our clients and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect. This person will encourage and remain empathetic to the clients at all times. Responsibilities:

• Home assistance – Provide light housekeeping, run errands or provide transportation if needed. Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medications. Prepare meals, purchase food and provide personal assistance with general living needs. Personal services could include toileting, bathing, feeding and grooming. Provide any financial aid if needed such as balancing checkbooks, going to the bank or helping the client to pay their bills.
• Companionship – Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging and assisting an individual.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certificate
• High school diploma preferred.
• Must be able to complete and pass a Criminal Background check.
• TB Test/PPD or X-ray within the past year (X-ray 5 years)
• Physical endurance to transfer, re-position, and lift a client via Hoyer Lift.
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and stand for (sometimes) a long period.
• Experience using a Manual Hoyer Lift, motorized wheelchair, and other adaptive equipment a PLUS!

Schedule:

Available to work 28 hours per week.