In-Home Caregiver - Carmichaels

Happy to Help Caregiving • Carmichaels, PA

1d • $15 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Happy to Help Caregiving is seeking reliable, compassionate caregivers to provide hands-on, non-medical support to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and veterans in their own homes. Caregivers help clients remain safe, comfortable, and supported while promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life. The role involves building relationships with clients and families and providing consistent, respectful assistance according to each client’s individualized care plan.

Caregivers may provide companionship and emotional support; assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene; prepare meals and provide feeding support when needed; complete light housekeeping; and give medication reminders without handling or administering medications. They may also assist with mobility, repositioning, transfers, transportation, and respite care. The caregiver follows care instructions, documents shift activity, and promptly communicates changes in a client’s condition or needs to the office.

This is one-on-one care provided in private residences. Flexible shifts are available, including full-time, part-time, evening, and weekend schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Kind, patient, trustworthy, and respectful demeanor.
• Ability to accurately follow written care plans and verbal instructions.
• Comfort with assisting with personal care tasks and physical mobility support.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with clients, families, and office staff.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Consistency, accountability, respect for client preferences and privacy, and ability to provide care that honors clients’ dignity, independence, and trust.

Nice To Haves

• Prior caregiving experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and meaningful engagement through conversation, activities, and emotional support.
• Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to client preferences, dietary needs, and care plan instructions; provide feeding support if needed.
• Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, dishes, tidying common areas, taking out trash, and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
• Provide medication reminders in accordance with the care plan; do not handle or administer medications.
• Assist with mobility, repositioning, and safe transfers, including use of walkers, wheelchairs, or other mobility aids.
• Provide transportation assistance for medical appointments, errands, grocery shopping, and other approved outings.
• Provide respite care support for family caregivers while maintaining continuity of care.
• Follow care instructions, document shift activity appropriately, and promptly communicate changes in clients’ conditions or needs to the office.
• Support clients’ independence, preferences, routines, and overall well-being with professionalism and respect.
• Arrive on time, follow care plan instructions, maintain professional boundaries, and treat clients’ homes with care and respect.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Meaningful, rewarding work with a direct impact on the community.
• Respectful, supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Referral program.
• Safety equipment provided.
• Opportunities to serve veterans and others in the community who need dependable support.

What This Job Offers

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