Caregiver with DEMENTIA Experience

Happier at Home Care•Pipersville, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Happier At Home Care, LLC. is seeking compassionate caregivers with dementia experience to provide non-medical in-home support to a client currently at a facility in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Caregivers help clients maintain independence and quality of life through assistance with activities of daily living, light housekeeping, companionship, and other support outlined in each client’s individualized care plan. This position is available full-time or part-time, with 8-hour shifts. The role includes assisting with personal care and mobility, reminding clients to take prescribed medications, accompanying clients to appointments, and documenting care and changes in condition. The agency is family-owned and says its caregivers are supported through screening, training, quality assurance, and dedicated coordinators.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Caregiving, home care, or related-field experience is preferred; the posting’s qualifications also state that experience is required.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Effective communication skills in English.
Smartphone with a data plan for the scheduling and documentation app.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to assist with client transfers and mobility.
Manual dexterity for personal care tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with dementia or Alzheimer’s care.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Certified Home Health Aide certification.
Experience with electronic health records or care documentation apps.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, dishes, and tidying living spaces.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Engage clients in activities.
Assist with mobility and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Remind clients to take medications as prescribed; medication administration is non-medical.
Escort clients to appointments and run essential errands.
Monitor and report changes in client condition to the care coordinator.
Document care activities and observations accurately and promptly.
Follow each client’s individualized care plan.