PRN Caregiver - Independence

Right at Home Waterloo•Independence, IA

5d•$17 - $20

About The Position

Right at Home is seeking dependable, compassionate CAREGIVERS for the Independence area to provide companion and personal cares to our clients. Companion care includes light housekeeping, laundry assistance, transportation, medication reminders, meal preparation and participating in activities the client enjoys like puzzles or games. Clients may also need assisted walking, transfers, and exercises. Personal care includes help with bathing, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene. There is no level of experience or training required as we provide a training and mentoring program to help you be successful. We are looking for a Caregiver with the availability to work some hours during weekdays and weekends. Right at Home Waterloo is locally owned and operated, was established in 2022, and our mission is simple...to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We accomplish this by providing the Right Care driven by our Joint Commission accreditation, Right at Home Best Practices, and the Golden Rule each and every day in Central Iowa. However, we couldn’t do it without having the Right People. Our Care Team members need to be passionate about serving our clients and committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed. More health care is being provided in the home and the vast majority of people would like to age in place, independently, at home. So, the demand for our type of services will continue to grow. That’s where you come in. At Right at Home, we help ordinary people who have a passion to serve others become extraordinary care team members. We seek to find people who exemplify our core values- being Compassionate , Professional , Adaptable , Dependable , and who serve as Advocates for their clients thus improving their quality of life. To our care team members, we commit to deliver the following experiences when you partner with Right at Home: We will help you become the best you can be. We will equip you as a professional by providing best in class training and investing in your professional development. We will coach you to success. We’re always available to support you and offer you tips to be the best at delivering care to clients. We will keep the lines of communication open. We will listen to your ideas and suggestions as you are critical to our success in providing the best possible care to clients. We will provide you timely information and feedback about the care you provide to clients. We will celebrate your success. We will appreciate the work you do, recognize above and beyond efforts, and reward you with competitive pay and other benefits. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Right at Home Franchising Corporate.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License
Must have own vehicle with proof of adequate car insurance
Be able to safely operate a vehicle in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations with or without reasonable accommodations
Previous experience as a professional caregiver
Pass background check
Ability to be reliable and dependable
Desire to care for older adults, keeping them safe and independent in their homes
Read, write, speak, and understand English with or without reasonable accommodations as needed for the job

Responsibilities

Provide light housekeeping, do laundry, make meals.
Transport clients to appointments or the store.
Assist with personal cares like transfers, toileting, showers, hygiene.
Medication reminders, life management.
Provide companionship with engaging activities and ensure client safety.
Report changes in condition or concerns around the well-being of the client.
Delegated nursing tasks like catheter care, medication administration, etc with training by RN.
Follow agency policies, procedures, and protocols

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Unlimited telehealth visits with Teladoc
Health insurance offered after 60 days with a 30-hr work week minimum
Referral Program
Savings/Retirement plan
Next-Day Pay with Tapcheck
Lyft Emergency Transportation Service
Ongoing paid training and development
A library of senior care reference materials and resources in the office and online.
On-the-job training for unique client situations.
Give back to those who need you most (our clients need you now more than ever before!).
Paid travel time in between clients and paid mileage.
Extremely positive work environment.
Access to leadership.
Recognition, celebrations, and great team interactions!