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

Always Best Care Senior Services

Georgetown, DEJob$16.75/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$16.75/hr
Location
Georgetown, DE
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Always Best Care Senior Services is hiring a Caregiver: Georgetown (starting rate @ $16.75/hour). Always Best Care is seeking caregivers to provide home care services to clients. Responsibilities include daily routine care, light shopping, light housekeeping, conversing with clients, meal preparation, and reporting incidents. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, and strong communication skills. Candidates should be able to work independently and professionally with diverse personalities.

Key focus areas include Provide daily routine care (feeding, grooming and bathing), Perform light shopping tasks, and Conduct light housekeeping duties.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, GED Equivalent, and Three References. Important skills include English Proficiency, Excellent Communication Skills, Work Independently, and Work With Different Personality Types.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

English ProficiencyExcellent Communication SkillsWork IndependentlyWork With Different Personality Types

Qualifications

Adult Abuse Registry CheckCriminal Background CheckComplete Drug ScreenTB Testing at Time of HirePhysical ExamHigh School Diploma or G.E.D EquivalentThree ReferencesClear TB/PPD Test Within Last YearPass a Background Check2 Years of Experience With Seniors in a Home SettingCNAHHA

Benefits

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

Full job description

Always 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 requirements The offer is contingent upon you completing the Pre-employment/referral requirements: * Adult Abuse Registry Check * Criminal Background Check (BCC)?Fingerprinting * Complete Drug Screen * Testing for tuberculosis at time of hire * A physical exam Essential Duties/ Responsibilities Duties 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 shopping * Light housekeeping * Conversing with the client to provide assurance * Meal preparation and clean up * Reporting any incidents, complaints, and/or concerns to the agency immediately * Other responsibilities as assigned Required Education/ Experience * High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent required. * Minimum of 2 years of experience with seniors in a home setting preferred * English proficiency and excellent communication skills * Ability to work independently in the field * Ability to work with different personality types in a professional manner * Three references required * Proof of clear TB/PPD test taken within the last year * Must be able to pass a background check * CNA, HHA, and BLS/CPR certifications a plus Physical Demands The 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 client * Standing for long periods of time * Lifting more than 10lbs Some clients will require activity that can described as medium to moderately heavy. Recurrent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching could be mandatory. Work Environment Direct Care Workers work out of the client’s home. Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibility. **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. **

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