Caregiver
About The Position
Circle of Life Personal Care provides non-medical personal care services in Northwest Arkansas, extending Circle of Life’s compassionate approach to clients who need support. Caregivers may provide respite care, companionship, meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, assistance with activities of daily living, and other services. Assignments and coverage areas can be selected to fit caregiver needs, and caregiver-client matches are based on client needs and caregiver fit. The role offers flexible PRN scheduling. Starting pay is $16.50 per hour, with a weekend differential for work between 7 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday.
Requirements
- Demonstrate compassion and the ability to build rapport with clients.
- Be able to work independently and demonstrate dependable work habits.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Have a valid and current driver's license or access to reliable transportation.
- Be able to meet pre-employment screening criteria.
Nice To Haves
- Prior caregiving experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and sitting.
- Assist clients with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and other activities of daily living.
- Transport and assist clients to appointments.
- Run errands and transport clients to events.
- Prepare meals.
- Assist with light housekeeping.
- Help clients with recreational activities such as crafting, letter writing, and exercise.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Starting pay of $16.50 per hour.
- Weekend differential for work between 7 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday.
- Flexible PRN scheduling.
- Choice of assignments and coverage areas to fit caregiver needs.
- Annual performance-based increases.
- Caregiver-client matching based on client needs and caregiver fit.
- Paid drive time between clients.
- Mileage paid while running errands or transporting clients.
- Education assistance up to $2,500 annually for employees meeting requirements.
- Support for obtaining PCA or CNA certifications.
- Continuing education opportunities for license maintenance.
- Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
- Comprehensive and affordable health insurance for full-time employees working qualified hours.
- Retirement plan available to all staff.
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