What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Forget Me Not Senior Services LLC?
What We Offer:
- $250 Sign-On Bonus (after completion of probationary period)
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $14 /hr BOE
- Location- Chesterfield, MO
- Schedule: M/W/F 3pm - 8pm &/or Weekends 8am - 4pm
- Additional hours available with other clients in the surrounding areas
- Full Time, Part Time, PRN, & On-Call positions available
- Dental, Vision, & Supplemental Insurance
- $50 Employee Referral Bonus
We are looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant or Skilled Home Health Aid for our client's in the Chesterfield, MO. This position would be caring for both husband and wife. 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. Prior Dementia experience is a plus!
Responsibilities:
- Help clients 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
- Help clients with physical therapy exercises
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when 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
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Skills
- Proven experience as a caregiver, PCT, NA or CNA
- Prior Dementia Experience Preferred
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- 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 valid Driver's License, Reliable Transportation, & Car Insurance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chesterfield, MO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving or CNA: 1 year (Preferred)
- Dementia care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $15