Caregiver Needed - Dominican Background Preferred - Duluth GA

Home Helpers•Lawrenceville, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Home Helpers Home Care of Gwinnett is hiring an experienced, compassionate, and dependable Caregiver to provide in-home support for a client in the local area. The posting identifies Duluth, Georgia as the location, while the description also references Lithonia, Georgia. The preferred candidate has at least three years of caregiving experience, communicates well, and is committed to providing safe, respectful care. Dominican background is preferred. The schedule is to be discussed; the posting also encourages applicants seeking a consistent weekday morning schedule. The role includes personal care and daily-living assistance, companionship, mobility support, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and other support guided by the client’s care plan. Caregivers must protect client confidentiality, follow safety and infection-control procedures, and communicate professionally with appropriate family members or care-team members. Compensation is $15.00–$17.00 per hour. The agency describes its work environment as friendly and supportive and offers initial and ongoing training and flexible hours.

Requirements

At least 3 years of caregiving experience.
Dependable, punctual, and professional.
Compassionate and patient, with a genuine desire to help others.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow instructions and care plans.
Must meet applicable background-check and hiring requirements.
Driver’s license.
Social Security card.
Negative TB test results.
CPR/First Aid certificate.
Car insurance.

Nice To Haves

Dominican background preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene, as needed.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Assist with mobility, walking, transferring, and positioning according to the client’s care plan.
Prepare meals and assist with feeding, if needed.
Perform light housekeeping related to the client’s care and maintain a clean environment.
Provide medication reminders as authorized and permitted by applicable requirements.
Observe and report changes in the client’s condition, behavior, or daily needs.
Follow the client’s care plan and applicable safety and infection-control procedures.
Maintain client confidentiality and treat clients with respect and dignity.
Communicate professionally with appropriate family members or care-team members.
Assist with shopping, errands, and transportation.
Pick up prescriptions and assist with telehealth visits.