Caregiver: Wilmington, DE (starting rate @ $16.75/hour)

Always Best Care Senior Services•Wilmington, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Experienced Home Health Aides Wanted! Are you a nurturing, dependable and warm-hearted person? Do you gain personal satisfaction in serving others? Every other weekend is a requirement. Our Home Health Aides are the keystone of our business, providing much needed service to seniors and their families struggling to keep their independence on a daily basis. Our Home Health Aides possess the virtues of compassion, care, dependability, professionalism, honesty, flexibility, problem solving, a positive attitude and love. To those we serve, our Home Health Aides represent who we are and what we stand for. From basic companion care (which includes, but is not limited to light housekeeping, sitter care, transportation, meal preparation, etc.) to more integral personal care (which includes, but is not limited to incontinence care, transferring, dressing and bathing, etc.), our Home Health Aides provide a wide range of services. They also may work a variety of shifts, from 1-24 hours (live-in), over weekends, at night, in the morning, etc.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
English proficiency and excellent communication skills
Three references required
Proof of a TB test taken within the last year showing clear results
Must be able to pass background check

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience working with seniors in a home setting preferred.
CNA, HHA, and BLS/CPR training a plus

Responsibilities

Provide basic companion care including light housekeeping, sitter care, transportation, and meal preparation.
Provide integral personal care including incontinence care, transferring, dressing, and bathing.
Work a variety of shifts, from 1-24 hours (live-in), over weekends, at night, and in the morning.