Veterans Caregiver

Griswold Home Care for South St. Louis•Green Park, MO

82d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Griswold Home Care for South Saint Louis, a veteran-friendly employer, is seeking dedicated and compassionate caregivers to provide essential support to our veteran clients in the City of St. Louis, North County, and South County. As a Veteran Caregiver, you will have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed for our freedom by assisting veterans with their daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, transportation, medication reminders, and companionship. This companionship and caregiving position offers flexible hours and opportunities to assist veterans on both day and night shifts. Clients may receive as little as 4 hours of care, while others require 24-hour care. As a Veteran Caregiver, you have the rewarding job of helping veterans live as fully and independently as possible while remaining in the places they love. You competently provide non-medical care and home companionship, helping with various responsibilities such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, and grocery shopping. With the client’s dignity always at the forefront of your mind, you help veterans maintain proper personal hygiene. You are gentle and professional as you aid with daily tasks such as bathing and feeding. At times, you provide companionship to veterans who have dementia or cognitive impairments. Your kind and patient demeanor serves you well as you ensure they receive the highest quality of care. You carefully complete documentation for each shift, submitting timely updates. Committed to providing consistent care, you communicate routinely with the office about the condition and needs of the veterans you care for. You feel good about helping veterans enjoy their golden years and you are glad you have an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of other veterans. If you are a military veteran with a passion for caring for others and a desire for flexible work arrangements, we encourage you to apply for the position of Veteran Caregiver.

Requirements

Personal transportation
Valid Driver’s License
Proof of car insurance
Strong communication skills
Passion to serve veterans
Military experience preferred
Compassionate care with a positive attitude
Punctual and dependable

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
3+ years of home care experience would be a plus; caring for a loved one counts!

Responsibilities

Assisting veterans with their daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, transportation, medication reminders and companionship.
Provide non-medical care and home companionship.
Help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and grocery shopping.
Help veterans maintain proper personal hygiene.
Aid with daily tasks such as bathing and feeding.
Provide companionship to veterans who have dementia or cognitive impairments.
Complete documentation for each shift, submitting timely updates.
Communicate routinely with the office about the condition and needs of the veterans.