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Companion Caregiver

HCAOA (Home Care Association of America)

South Charleston, WVFull-time$10–12/hrPosted 2y agoChecked 2w ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$10–12/hr
Location
South Charleston, WV
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

HCAOA (Home Care Association of America) is hiring a Companion Caregiver. The Companion Caregiver provides companionship and assistance with daily living tasks for seniors. This role involves personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, and transportation. The ideal candidate is reliable, dependable, honest, compassionate, and caring, with a willingness to learn and grow within the senior care industry.

Key focus areas include Provide companionship and conversation, Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding, and Perform light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing.

Successful candidates bring Valid Driver's License, Transportation, and Tolerance To Small Pets. Important skills include Reliability, Dependability, Honesty, Compassion, Caring, and Companionship. Preferred (not required): Dementia Patient Care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ReliabilityDependabilityHonestyCompassionCaringCompanionshipConversationPersonal Care AssistanceLight HousekeepingMeal Planning and PreparationMedication RemindersTransportationSafe Care Techniques EducationTreat Clients With Dignity and RespectInterpret Client's Plan of CareAdaptabilityDementia Patient CareSenior Care

Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseTransportationTolerance to Small PetsReached via Phone or EmailAble to Lift a Minimum of 25 Lbs

Benefits

401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • Competitive salary

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Training & development

  • Vision insurance

We are looking for caregivers that are interested in learning and growing their skills within the senior care industry. Our Companion Caregivers are not only reliable, dependable and honest, but also compassionate and caring. RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Providing companionship and conversation

  • Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding

  • Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing

  • Laying out clothes and assisting with dressing

  • Planning and preparing meals

  • Providing medication reminders

  • Providing transportation to and from appointments

  • Helping family members learn safe care techniques QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect

  • Ability to interpret the client’s provided plan of care

  • Valid driver’s license and transportation

  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations

  • Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)

  • Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies

  • Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs

  • Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus! WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?

  • Health benefits available

  • Competitive compensation

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Training and support for our caregivers

  • Paid time off for full-time employees

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