Caregiver Personal Care (IMMEDIATE HIRE)

Job Description SYNERGY HomeCare, Goldsboro/Wilson/Jacksonville
Specialized Caregiver Service Description

The Specialized Caregiver provides advanced non-medical personal care and support for clients with complex physical or cognitive conditions requiring a higher level of experience, observation, and compassionate care. These caregivers are selected based on their experience, additional training, and ability to care for clients with specialized needs while promoting safety, dignity, comfort, and independence.

Specialized Caregivers perform all Companion Care and Personal Care Assistant (PCA) services, while providing additional support for clients with chronic illnesses, advanced dementia, hospice support, Parkinson's disease, stroke recovery, cancer, and other high-acuity conditions.

Specialized Care Services
Advanced Personal Care
All Companion Care and PCA services
Complex transfers and mobility assistance using approved equipment
Bed-bound client care and frequent repositioning
Assistance with advanced incontinence care
Skin observation and reporting concerns to the office
Assistance with pressure injury prevention through repositioning and skin care

Dementia & Alzheimer's Care
Provide compassionate care for clients with memory impairment
Maintain structured daily routines
Reduce environmental triggers that may increase confusion or anxiety
Monitor for wandering risks and maintain client safety
Diabetes
Hospice and end-of-life support
Assistance with prescribed home exercise programs, as directed by therapy professionals

Nutrition & Hydration
Monitor food and fluid intake
Report changes in appetite or swallowing concerns to the office

Family Support
Reinforce established care plans
Communicate observations and concerns to the office promptly
Accurately document all care provided
Report changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, or environmental conditions immediately
Follow all care plans, agency policies, HIPAA regulations, infection prevention practices, and safety standards

Specialized Caregiver Service Limitations
Although Specialized Caregivers provide care for clients with higher-acuity needs, they remain non-medical caregivers and do not perform skilled nursing services.
Specialized Caregivers do not :
Perform sterile wound care or dressing changes
Perform tracheostomy care
Start or manage IV therapy
Perform skilled nursing assessments
Perform any task requiring a licensed healthcare professional

Specialized Caregivers may assist with routine, non-skilled support around existing medical equipment (such as emptying a Foley catheter drainage bag or providing observation and reporting), in accordance with state regulations, agency policy, and the client's care plan.

SYNERGY HomeCare Benefits
Direct deposit weekly
Paid training
Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and holidays
Flexible schedules and matching caregivers with nearby clients
Bonus opportunities available
At SYNERGY HomeCare, our Specialized Caregivers provide exceptional support for clients facing more complex health challenges. Through advanced training, compassion, patience, and professionalism, they help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent while giving families confidence and peace of mind during every stage of care.

We are seeking caregivers to join our independently owned and operated national agency. We would love to have you on our team, apply with SYNERGY HomeCare today!