Caregiver/CNA
About The Position
FirstLight Home Care is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and experienced caregiver to provide exceptional care for a husband and wife in their home. We are looking for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and takes pride in helping clients maintain their independence and quality of life. You will be caring for a married couple who enjoy remaining active in their home. The husband is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and diabetes and requires assistance with personal care, mobility, medication reminders, and daily activities. The wife is diagnosed with lung cancer but remains very active and independent, is blind in one eye, and loves cooking and enjoys having the caregiver assist her in meal preparation and kitchen activities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year experience as an in-home Caregiver, CNA or related experiences with a loved one of family member
- Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language
- Valid Driver's License and adequate auto insurance
- Consent to criminal, elder abuse, motor vehicle and sex offender background checks
- Consent to drug and alcohol testing
- TB test
- Authorized to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Experience caring for seniors preferred
- Experience with Parkinson's disease is a plus
- Compassionate, patient, and dependable
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliable transportation
Responsibilities
- Assist both clients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Assist with showers and personal hygiene
- Provide medication reminders
- Prepare meals and assist the wife while she cooks
- Make the bed daily
- Wash, dry, and fold laundry
- Keep the kitchen clean and organized
- Light housekeeping in client living areas
- Provide companionship and encouragement
- Observe and report any changes in the clients' condition
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Supportive office staff
- Flexible scheduling
- Ongoing training
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
