What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Aarris Healthcare?
About Aarris
At Aarris Healthcare Staffing, we understand our caregivers are our best asset and we care about the work that you do. If you’re passionate and committed to client wellbeing and are looking for a place that values your skills and work/life balance, we want to hear from you!
Objective:
Caregivers can work independently in client homes or for a healthcare facility providing personal care to patients. They typically travel to a client's home and help them perform basic domestic tasks like cleaning and activities of daily living such as bathing and providing them with companionship and emotional support.
Job Description:
- Provide clients with companionship, socialization and stimulation
- Transport clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc.
- Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene
- Assistance with transfers & ambulation
- Provide medication reminders
- Prepare and cook meals
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Experience with dementia care; Alzheimer's; Parkinson's
- Empathy and the ability to care for the client’s social, emotional, physical, and mental needs
- Ability to respond to an emergency situation
- Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening
What we’re looking for:
- Committed to providing patients with high-quality care
- Strong interest in elderly care and memory impairment disorders
- Energetic and compassionate
- Team player and great communicator
What we offer:
- The flexibility to choose your schedule so you can prioritize the things in life that matter to you.
- To be part of a team that cares about the work that you do and strives to make sure you feel valued at work.
- Opportunities for career growth.
- Opportunities for bonuses as you develop with us.
- Referral program- we want to know your friends if they’re as skilled as you are!
- 401K
- Current HCA (Preferred)
- CPR Certification
