Caregiving- Perfect for Students!
About The Position
Circle of Life Personal Care is seeking compassionate, dependable caregivers to provide non-medical personal care in clients’ homes in Northwest Arkansas. The role may suit students pursuing CNA, PCA, nursing, or other healthcare-related education, and the employer can work around class schedules. Caregivers start PRN and may have opportunities to increase their hours as their availability changes. CNA or PCA certification is not required, though prior professional caregiving experience is preferred. Relevant experience caring for family members, loved ones, or community members is also welcomed. Caregivers support clients according to their individual needs and care plans, providing companionship, personal care, assistance with daily activities, transportation, errands, meal preparation, light housekeeping, recreational activities, medication reminders, and other client-specific support. Starting pay is $16.50 per hour, with a weekend differential for work between 7 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday. The position includes flexible PRN scheduling, assignment and coverage-area choices, performance-based annual increases, paid drive time between clients, mileage reimbursement for errands or transportation, and other benefits subject to eligibility.
Requirements
- Demonstrate compassion and empathy.
- Enjoy building meaningful relationships with others.
- Be dependable and take commitments seriously.
- Work independently and follow a client’s care plan.
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be comfortable providing personal care and assistance with daily activities.
- Have a valid, current driver’s license or reliable access to transportation.
- Meet pre-employment screening requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Prior professional caregiving experience is preferred.
- Experience providing significant care to a family member, loved one, or someone in the community is welcomed.
- Current enrollment in a CNA or PCA program, or pursuit of nursing or other healthcare-related education, is relevant to the role.
- A CNA or PCA certification is not required; support is available for obtaining certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and supervision.
- Assist clients with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and other activities of daily living.
- Transport clients to appointments and events.
- Run errands for clients.
- Prepare meals.
- Assist with light housekeeping.
- Help clients with recreational activities such as crafting, writing, and exercising.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Follow the client’s care plan and perform other duties based on the client’s individual needs.
Benefits
- Starting pay of $16.50 per hour, with a weekend differential for work between 7 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday.
- Flexible PRN scheduling that can work around class schedules.
- Choice of assignments and coverage areas.
- Annual increases based on performance.
- Paid drive time between clients.
- Mileage paid while running errands or transporting clients.
- Education assistance of up to $2,500 annually for employees who meet requirements.
- Support available for obtaining PCA or CNA certifications.
- Continuing education opportunities for license maintenance.
- Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
- Comprehensive, affordable health insurance for full-time employees working qualified hours.
- Retirement plan available to all staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
