Private duty Caregiver | VIP Client | Companion & ADL Support | Parkinson

Cleveland • Wadsworth, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BrightStar Care is hiring a private duty caregiver to provide companion care and personal assistance to a VIP client with Parkinson’s disease. The role includes supporting activities of daily living, mobility, sit-to-stand transfers, and client safety and comfort. The caregiver may accompany and transport the client to lunch, appointments, errands, outdoor activities, and shopping, as needed. Other duties include meal preparation, feeding, linen changes, light housekeeping, personal and hygiene care, and reporting changes in the client’s condition to supervisors or case managers. The caregiver follows the client’s personalized plan of care, agency policies and procedures, and HIPAA confidentiality requirements, and communicates with the care team.

The posted schedule is Friday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 8-hour shifts. On-call opportunities are available for an additional stipend of $50–$100 per shift. BrightStar Care describes the opportunity as offering flexibility, training, and career growth. The position serves the west side of Cleveland and surrounding areas in Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Medina counties.

Requirements

• Previous caregiving or home health aide experience is required.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required; proof of insurance must be provided.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate effectively.
• Must be self-directing and able to work with little direct supervision.
• Must be able to adhere to HIPAA requirements and protect confidential client information.
• Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Up-to-date COVID-19, influenza, and Hepatitis B vaccinations are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience caring for clients with Parkinson’s disease.
• At least one year of documented home care assistance or direct care experience in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility.
• Successful completion of a nursing assistant or certified home health aide program.
• Current CPR certification and a negative TB skin test or chest X-ray.

Responsibilities

• Provide companion care and personal care assistance.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Support sit-to-stand transfers and the client’s mobility needs.
• Assist with feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, and light housekeeping.
• Accompany and transport the client to lunch, appointments, errands, outdoor activities, and shopping as needed.
• Ensure the client’s safety, comfort, and well-being throughout the shift.
• Monitor and report changes in the client’s condition to supervisors or case managers.
• Follow the client’s personalized plan of care and communicate regularly with the care team.
• Follow agency policies, procedures, and protocols, and protect the confidentiality and security of the client’s medical information.

Benefits

• $23–$25 per hour and weekly pay.
• Referral, performance, and incentive bonuses.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off and birthday leave.
• Paid training and career growth opportunities.
• Free gym access, discounts, and other perks.
• Additional stipend of $50–$100 per on-call shift.

What This Job Offers

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