Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

JOB INFORMATION:

Title: Caregiver

Reports to: Executive Director

Pay: Starting at $16/hr, depending on experience

Classification: Non-exempt

 

ORGANIZATION:

Company: Home Matters Caregiving

Location: Austin, TX

 

WHO WE ARE:

Home Matters Caregiving is a best-in-class, in-home care agency led by a team experienced in building and growing successful businesses with a team oriented culture. We are operating in the Austin area, and will expand, grow partnerships, and provide our service to seniors throughout Texas.

 

Senior care is a high growth industry, and Home Matters Caregiving is focused on being at the forefront of that growth by prioritizing our team members and clients.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Home Matters Caregiving is looking for caregivers with a passion for client care and relationship building. Our emphasis on caregiver growth will make this an extremely fulfilling career destination and not just another stop on your journey in senior care.

 

Our caregivers perform the most essential task in our industry which is providing a high level of care for our clients. Home Matters Caregiving wants to be the most valuable partner to our caregivers and clients in a competitive landscape.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 21 years of age (some exceptions may apply)

Must have at least 1 year of caregiving experience with the senior population

Must have sufficient communication and language skills to effectively perform duties

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execute client care plans and document daily activities

Assist clients with activities of daily living

Provide clients with household assistance: food preparation, monitoring home safety, laundering, light housekeeping

Provide clients with personal care assistance: hygienic care, mobility assistance, medication assistance, companionship

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Schedule: Consistent and flexible shifts

Experience: One year of formal caregiving experience in senior care

 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Agency office

Client homes

Skilled, Independent and Assisted Living Communities

 

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervisor: Executive Director

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to lift 50 lbs. using safe, ergonomic movements

Able to stand, walk, reach, crouch, use hands and fingers

Able to talk, hear and see

Physically and mentally able to drive a vehicle

 

COMPENSATION:

Job Type: Full-time/Part-time

Pay: Starting at $16/hr, depending on experience

Benefits: Weekly Pay

Pay Cards

Holiday pay

Performance pay raises

Referral bonus (employees and clients)