Caregiver 6hr Shifts - Mornings Jeffersonville

Preferred Care at Home of Champlain Valley•Cambridge, VT

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Preferred Care at Home is seeking caring, dependable, and skilled In-Home Caregivers to provide non-medical, personalized care to clients in the greater Burlington area, with shifts available in the Jeffersonville Cambridge area. The role focuses on improving clients’ quality of life and supporting their daily needs. Immediate assignments are available for part-time or full-time shifts; the advertised schedule is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. No formal training is required, and people interested in learning and helping older adults are welcome to apply. Caregivers provide one-on-one assistance with daily living, mobility, meals, household tasks, companionship, medication reminders, and transportation to appointments or activities. They follow care plans and report relevant changes in clients’ health, behavior, or needs. The employer offers weekly pay, flexible and consistent scheduling, supportive local office staff, ongoing training, opportunities for advancement, and a recognition program. The posting also describes a 401(k) with an employer match of up to 3.5% and eligible paid sick time of up to 40 hours per year. A $300 sign-on bonus is advertised.

Requirements

Previous caregiver experience, professional or personal, is preferred but not required.
Ability to follow care plans and communicate effectively with clients, families, and supervisors.
Compassionate, patient, and reliable disposition.
Physical ability to perform caregiving tasks.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are preferred for certain clients.
CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.
Relevant experience from restaurant or retail work, teaching or nannying, housekeeping or maid services, rideshare or taxi driving, social work, or work with behaviorally challenged individuals may be helpful.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
Help clients with mobility and transfers, using assistive devices when needed.
Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, dishwashing, and tidying living spaces.
Prepare and serve meals according to clients’ dietary needs and preferences.
Provide companionship and engage clients in meaningful activities.
Monitor and report changes in clients’ health, behavior, or needs to appropriate personnel.
Provide medication reminders and support adherence to care plans.
Accompany clients to appointments, errands, or social activities as needed.

Benefits

Weekly pay, typically averaging $25 per hour.
$300 sign-on bonus.
401(k) program with company match of up to 3.5%.
Flexible, consistent scheduling.
Local supportive office staff available for support.
One-on-one care with appreciative, respectful clients.
Advancement and ongoing training opportunities.
Voluntary online caregiver courses and professional certificates.
Excellence Rewards Program with redeemable points for reliability, referrals, and work milestones.
Eligible employees accrue up to 40 hours of paid sick time per year.
Supportive culture that recognizes employees and invests in professional growth.