Caregiver

ComForCare Home Health Care - Reno • Reno, NV

32d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

ComForCare Home Care of Truckee Meadows is hiring caregivers, home care aides, and personal care aides to help seniors and adults remain safe and independent in their homes in Reno and Sparks, Nevada. The locally owned agency is backed by a national brand with 30 years in the industry and is operated by a licensed speech-language pathologist with a background in neurological rehabilitation. Caregivers receive paid training and field support, including practical skills for communicating with clients after a stroke and supporting people living with Parkinson’s disease or dementia. The company describes its office as responsive, with a real person available by phone, including after hours, and recognizes caregivers locally and through its National Caregiver of the Year program. Pay is $19 per hour, up to $21 per hour for clients requiring full, hands-on assistance with bathing, toileting, and transfers. Days, evenings, and weekends are listed as scheduling options.

Requirements

• Have a passion for serving others and helping them live their best lives possible.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Be able to pass a fingerprint-based background check and TB screening.
• Be willing to complete required state training, provided by the employer, before the first independent shift.
• Have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• Be comfortable using a smartphone app to clock in and out of visits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities to help clients remain independent in their homes.
• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Assist clients with mobility and transfers.
• Plan and prepare meals and assist with feeding.
• Help manage household needs, including light housekeeping, laundry, and errands.
• Provide companionship and respite for family members.
• Observe and report changes in a client’s condition to the office.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid training
• Field support
• Local caregiver recognition and eligibility for the National Caregiver of the Year program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED