Caregiver – Care Companions
About The Position
The Care Companion Caregiver supports client satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living, providing companionship, and performing light housekeeping. The role also includes simple meal preparation, socialization, and client transportation. Caregivers follow client and Care Companions directions, maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries, document activities according to protocols, and report changes in client conditions or family situations. The schedule includes morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours, with availability required every other weekend, including consecutive Saturday and Sunday shifts. Scheduling can be flexible, but hours must remain consistent week to week. The role is described as roughly 14–18 hours per week, while the listed minimum availability requirement is 15 hours per week. Pay is $17.00–$25.50 per hour, based on prior caregiving experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to follow client and Care Companions directions.
- Ability to arrive on time and complete tasks as scheduled.
- Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and cooperatively with others.
- Compassion for Care Companions clients and a desire to help others.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Availability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, including every other weekend with consecutive Saturday and Sunday shifts.
- Ability to complete training and pre-employment background checks within required deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding clients, families, caregivers, support staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property.
- Ability to use proper body mechanics and standard precautions.
- Flexibility in time and tasks to meet organizational needs.
- Ability to operate computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods as required by the position, walk, bend, lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, and organize and prioritize tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Previous caregiving, homemaking, or personal care work experience.
- CNA or Personal Care Worker experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with activities of daily living and personal care.
- Perform housekeeping, laundry, and homemaker services.
- Prepare simple meals.
- Provide socialization and companionship.
- Run errands and provide incidental transportation.
- Maintain required competencies and skills.
- Report changes in client conditions or family situations immediately to the appropriate individuals.
- Document activities consistently and concisely according to Care Companions protocols and standards.
- Comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, as well as Unity policies and procedures.
- Complete mandatory training related to regulations and Unity policies and procedures.
- Promote and maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
