Caregiver: Georgetown (starting rate @ $16.75/hour)

Home Care ServicesAlways Best Care is looking for employees to provide home care services to our clients.We offer a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), 401(k) plan, client and employee referral program, assistance with PPD, Physical & Fingerprinting process, spot bonus and more!Pre-employment/Referral RequirementsThe offer is contingent upon you completing the pre-employment/referral requirements:Adult Abuse Registry CheckCriminal Background Check (BCC)? FingerprintingComplete Drug ScreenTesting for tuberculosis at time of hireA physical examEssential Duties/ResponsibilitiesDuties vary per client, and their specific needs. The following duties may be assigned in the plan of care:Daily routine care (feeding, grooming and bathing)Light shoppingLight housekeepingConversing with the client to provide assuranceMeal preparation and clean upReporting any incidents, complaints, and/or concerns to the agency immediatelyOther responsibilities as assignedRequired Education/ExperienceHigh School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent required.Minimum of 2 years of experience with seniors in a home setting preferredEnglish proficiency and excellent communication skillsAbility to work independently in the fieldAbility to work with different personality types in a professional mannerThree references requiredProof of clear TB/PPD test taken within the last yearMust be able to pass a background checkCNA, HHA, and BLS/CPR certifications a plusPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The physical demands in this position vary per client.Physical demands may include but are not limited to:Transferring of clientStanding for long periods of timeLifting more than 10lbsSome clients will require activity that can described as medium to moderately heavy. Recurrent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching could be mandatory.Work EnvironmentDirect Care Workers work out of the client’s home.Always Best Care is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, natural origin, qualified disability or veteran status, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, or any other legally protected category.