What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at ComForCare NYC?
Our caregiver positions provide a unique opportunity to earn competitive pay while supporting an elderly adult at home. This job is first and foremost about being a great companion to your client. This might mean engaging in conversation on topics of common interest or participating in activities together. In addition, you may be asked to prepare meals, run errands, or help with household tasks. Note that we do NOT require you to provide hands-on or personal care services (e.g. bathing or transferring assistance) to our clients.
Experience is just one of the considerations in our hiring process. We also want to know about your interests and experiences, along with your level of enthusiasm for this type of work. In the process of getting to know you, our staff will be better prepared to match you with a compatible client.
Why Work For Us?
- Earn very competitive compensation of $16-20 per hour, without doing any hands-on personal care or lifting (e.g. no bathing or toileting assistance)
- Once matched with a client, you will receive ongoing support and training from our professional staff; you will not be “left to your own devices”
- You will have the opportunity to receive memory care training from leading experts in the field
- We care about the individuality of our caregivers and our clients. We want to know about your interests, experiences, and passions so that we can thoughtfully match you with our clients
Typical Activities and Responsibilities
- Providing companionship to older adults and individuals with chronic conditions; this may include discussing current events or shared interests, or taking trips to cultural or entertainment venues
- Assisting with non-physical tasks such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, and light housework like folding laundry or throwing away leftover food items
- Safety supervision, standby assistance with ambulation or certain other tasks, medication reminders, adherence to care plans
- For clients with dementia, you’ll need to communicate effectively, provide mental stimulation, and/or safety supervision, as necessary
About ComForCare of NYC
ComForCare NYC offers a unique home care service built on caregivers who want to form meaningful connections with their clients. In addition to experienced home care and healthcare workers, we hire artists, performers, nursing and graduate students, and individuals from other professional backgrounds who desire a rewarding "encore" or second career. We believe that creating a great match with a client and caregiver can have an incredible impact on the quality of life for everyone.
Since 2015, we have gained the trust of social workers, case managers, non-profit organizations, and prominent health care systems in New York City. At the same time, we have maintained the highest levels of employee satisfaction by giving our utmost respect and support to those who choose to do this great work.
Please take a minute to apply for our positions, call us at 646-741-5595, or even submit a question about what it means to work with our organization.
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