On-Call Caregiver
About The Position
Guardian Angel Senior Services is seeking a seasoned, experienced on-call caregiver for senior citizens. While HHA or CNA certification is desired, a strong work history with elderly clients will be seriously considered for non-certified applicants. The on-call caregiver has the potential to earn a significant amount of money through a combination of full-time work, overtime pay, and a flat-rate on-call payment. The primary function of this role is to be available outside of regular business hours to the On-Call Supervisor to fill last-minute call-outs and urgent client needs. The goal is to assist clients in their own homes with activities of daily living, boost their spirits, and significantly improve their quality of life by delivering quality and safe home health care services.
Requirements
- Seasoned, experienced caregiver for senior citizens
- HHA or CNA certification is desired, but a strong work history with elderly clients would be seriously considered if the applicant is non-certified
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- HHA or CNA certification
Responsibilities
- Accepts responsibility for his/her own actions
- Agrees to be on-call during specific hours and specific days
- Will be paid a stipend for being on-call in addition to an hourly wage for any hours worked with clients
- Will return all phone calls within 15 minutes during the time period on-call
- May receive calls at ANY time prior to or during the on-call shift
- Must be able to leave to see a client within 30 minutes of getting a call from the On-Call Supervisor
- Will accept all assignments given during the time period on-call, regardless of location
- Forfeits on-call stipend if refuses to comply with any of the above responsibilities
- Provides necessary information on their own health status and experience
- Reviews client care plans prior to providing care
- Has reliable transportation to see any clients needing service during on-call time period
- Communicates with the agency about problems and concerns
- Completes required documentation accurately and on a timely basis
- Respects and maintains client confidentiality at all times
- Reports concerns of client abuse or neglect
- Refrains from discussing personal problems, concerns, or opinions with client or client representatives
- Maintains access to an email account to receive client updates, schedule changes, company updates, and highlights
- Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with training procedures
- Maintains a clean, insured vehicle that has had manufacturer's recommended scheduled services
- Performs all tasks as noted in HHA, CNA, or PCA job description
- Assist client with ambulation and mobility around the house
- Assist client with personal care and hygiene
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the client
- Assist with shopping errands
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergencies
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Medical/Aflac Insurance (30+ hrs average)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
