Community Care Giver
About The Position
PurposeCare is hiring a Community Care Giver to provide one-on-one, hands-on care to patients in their homes and communities. Caregivers help clients stay safe, comfortable, and independent by supporting personal care and daily living needs. The role involves working independently in home settings, communicating with patients, families, supervising nurses, and the care team, and documenting services in accordance with company and regulatory standards. Licensed HHAs or CNAs are encouraged to apply; motivated candidates willing to obtain certification are also welcome. Flexible scheduling options may be available, including full-time, part-time, and PRN assignments depending on the market.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold an active HHA or CNA certification, or be willing to obtain certification.
- Be willing to complete competency and skills assessments.
- Be able to follow written care instructions and document services.
- Demonstrate compassion, patience, and professionalism with vulnerable populations.
- Be able to work independently in home settings.
- Have reliable transportation and be able to travel to client homes.
- Be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Be willing to complete TB testing, background screening, and onboarding requirements.
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 changes in patient condition 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, such as 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 competency and skills assessments and required onboarding steps.
Benefits
- Schedule flexibility
- Ongoing growth, training, and professional development
- Mentor, on-call, and referral programs
- Opportunity to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations
- 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
