Caregiver
About The Position
PurposeCare is seeking a compassionate, dependable Caregiver to provide one-on-one support to patients in their homes and occasional facility settings. Caregivers help clients stay safe, comfortable, and independent by assisting with personal care and daily living needs. The role involves travel to patient homes and assigned visits across a service area. Flexible scheduling options may be available, including full-time, part-time, or PRN depending on the market. Assignments may include homes with pets or smokers. Licensed HHAs and CNAs are encouraged to apply; motivated candidates willing to obtain certification are also welcome. The role requires following care plans and written instructions, documenting services, communicating with supervising nurses and care teams, and completing required training and onboarding. Caregivers support medication self-administration through reminders only and do not independently administer medication.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Active HHA or CNA certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
- Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments.
- Ability to follow written care instructions and document services.
- Compassion, patience, and professionalism when working with vulnerable populations.
- Ability to work independently in home settings.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client homes.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Willingness to complete TB testing, background screening, and onboarding requirements.
- Dependability, punctuality, and clear communication with patients, families, and nurses.
Nice To Haves
- At least 6 months of caregiving or direct patient care experience.
- Home health or home care experience.
- CPR and Adult First Aid certification.
- Experience supporting seniors or medically complex clients.
- Experience working with dementia or memory care patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting.
- Assist with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises according to the care plan.
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed.
- Support medication self-administration by providing reminders; do not independently administer medication.
- Monitor and report patient condition and changes to the supervising nurse.
- Take and record basic vital signs when trained and assigned.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly client environment.
- Assist with linens and light client laundry as appropriate.
- Use safety equipment properly, including rails, supports, and stools.
- Document care provided according to company and regulatory standards.
- Travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area.
- Complete required in-service training, including annual dementia education.
- Complete required competency and skills assessments, certifications, and onboarding requirements.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options may be available, depending on market.
- Ongoing growth, training, and professional development.
- Mentor, on-call, and referral programs.
- Opportunity to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations.
- A rewarding career making a difference in lives and communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
