In-Home Caregiver

Happy to Help Caregiving•Terra Alta, WV

21d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Happy to Help Caregiving is hiring an In-Home Caregiver to provide person-centered, one-on-one care in clients’ private residences. The caregiver helps create a safe, positive experience while honoring each client’s dignity and independence. Duties depend on the client’s care plan and may include companionship and emotional support, personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, mobility assistance, transportation, respite care, and documentation of shift activities and changes in condition. The posting lists shifts on Monday and Wednesday from 8 AM to 12 PM and Friday from 8 AM to 10 AM. It also notes that days, evenings, weekdays, or weekends may be available based on caregiver needs. Pay is $15.00–$17.00 per hour, based on experience and client needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Comfort assisting with personal care tasks and physical mobility support.
Ability to accurately follow written care plans and verbal instructions.
Reliable and punctual, with a patient, positive demeanor and strong, respectful communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior caregiving experience.

Responsibilities

Provide companionship, conversation, engagement, and emotional support.
Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and general hygiene.
Prepare food according to dietary needs and assist with feeding if required.
Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, dishes, trash, and general tidying.
Remind clients to take scheduled medications.
Assist with safe transfers, repositioning, and mobility equipment.
Drive clients to medical appointments, errands, and approved outings.
Provide respite to family caregivers.
Log shift activities and communicate changes in a client’s condition.