Caregiver

Comfort Keepers Caregiver

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Miami Prime Senior Services LLC d/b/a Comfort Keepers is a nationally recognized leader in in-home care services, dedicated to helping seniors and adults with disabilities live safely and independently at home. Our Coral Gables location serves Miami-Dade County with a strong commitment to quality, professionalism, and community engagement. We provide a wide range of non-medical services—including personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily activities—through a team of compassionate, highly trained caregivers.

Job Summary:

As a Comfort Keepers caregiver, you will provide non-clinical support that helps seniors and individuals with disabilities maintain independence, safety, and dignity at home. In addition to assisting with daily activities, you will contribute to each client's emotional well-being through compassionate and professional care. This is a non-clinical role performed under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse, in accordance with Florida AHCA Rule 59A-8.

Primary Responsibilities:

Companionship & Social Engagement

• Provide emotional support, conversation, and companionship
• Participate in activities such as games, reading, walks, or outings
• Help reduce loneliness, promote mental well-being, and encourage social connection
• Escort clients to appointments, errands, or social activities (caregiver will not drive; transportation will be coordinated by the agency)
• Provide timely medication reminders (without administering or handling medications)
• Follow each client's individualized care plan and log daily activities using agency's system

Homemaking & Light Household Assistance

• Prepare meals based on clients' dietary needs and preferences
• Support clients with safe eating practices and hydration
• Shop for groceries and run errands (if applicable)
• Perform light housekeeping duties including tidying, laundry, trash removal, and maintaining clean and safe living spaces
• Identify and report potential safety hazards in the home environment

Personal Care (Requires Certification or Training)

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene
• Support toileting and incontinence care with sensitivity and discretion
• Assist with safe mobility, transfers, and ambulation using proper body mechanics and assistive devices
• Observe and report changes in skin condition, mobility, or overall health status

Qualifications:

Training & Certification Requirements

• All caregivers must meet one of the following:
  • Hold a valid CNA license, or
  • Hold an HHA certificate
• Regardless of certification or training, all caregivers must also successfully complete a competency skills check (provided by the agency)

Compliance Requirements

• Level 2 background screening (required)
• Current CPR certification (required prior to hire; to be obtained independently)
• Recent TB test (required prior to hire; to be obtained independently)
• Physical health screening (required prior to hire; to be obtained independently)

Other Requirements

• Bilingual: English and Spanish
• Physical ability to assist with client mobility and household tasks
• Basic smartphone skills (for care documentation app)
• Strong communication, professionalism, and respect for client privacy

Preferred (Not Required)

• Previous caregiving experience (professional or family).

Compensation & Contract Terms:

• Salary: $16-$17 per hour
• Benefits:
  • Scheduling & Flexibility:
    • Flexible scheduling with the ability to pick up additional shifts or adjust hours based on availability and client needs
    • Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued annually.
  • Growth Opportunities:
    • Potential to advance into lead caregiver, mentor, or office support roles based on performance and agency needs.
    • Access to ongoing caregiver training and skill-building programs.
  • Recognition & Incentive Programs:
    • Performance-based recognition and rewards program, including monthly acknowledgments (e.g., Employee of the Month), gift cards, public recognition via team meetings and social media
• Employment status: W-2 employee
• Payment Schedule: Bi-weekly via direct deposit
• Employment Type: Per Diem (Flexible, As-Needed Scheduling):
  • This is a per diem position, which means caregivers are scheduled for shifts based on client needs and their own availability. Hours may vary week to week depending on case assignments. This flexible structure allows caregivers to accept shifts that fit their personal schedules, while providing essential care to our clients as services are requested.