Caregiver

Circle of Life•Springdale, AR

22d

About The Position

Circle of Life Personal Care provides non-medical care in Northwest Arkansas, including respite care, companionship, meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, and assistance with activities of daily living. Caregivers may choose assignments and coverage areas that fit their needs, with client matching based on client needs and caregiver fit. The role offers flexible PRN scheduling and a starting pay of $16.50 per hour, with a weekend differential for work between 7 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday. Caregivers provide companionship and practical assistance to clients, including help with personal care, transportation, meals, light housekeeping, recreation, and medication reminders. Circle of Life has provided hospice care in Northwest Arkansas for over 30 years and has launched this service to extend its care to people needing non-medical support.

Requirements

Demonstrate compassion and an ability to build rapport with clients.
Be able to work independently and demonstrate dependable work habits.
Have excellent interpersonal skills.
Have a valid, current driver's license or access to reliable transportation.
Meet pre-employment screening criteria.

Nice To Haves

Prior caregiving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide companionship and sitting services.
Assist clients with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and other activities of daily living.
Transport clients and assist them with appointments.
Run errands and transport clients to events.
Prepare meals.
Assist with light housekeeping.
Assist clients with recreational activities such as crafting, letter writing, and exercising.
Provide medication reminders.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Starting pay of $16.50 per hour.
Weekend differential for working between 7 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday.
Flexible PRN scheduling.
Annual increases based on performance.
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 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.