What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAREGIVER position at Better is Better Home Care?
>>>Job description
We are looking for a competent Caregiver to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner at Better is Better Home Care. It’s an often-demanding job as you will have to be available for most of the day and week. But it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients at Better is Better.
>>>Responsibilities
- Help remind clients to take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (if they are able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents or accidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
>>>Skills
- Proven experience as a caregiver
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
- MUST HAVE DRIVER’S LICENSE OR RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION
- MUST HAVE current TB and the verification or obtain one quickly after initial interview
>>>Contact Us
Hours of Operation is Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm – (412)-709-0721
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12
