What are the responsibilities and job description for the $20/HOUR - Caregiver position at Homecare Hub of Iowa?
WE ARE NOT YOUR TYPICAL HOME CARE COMPANY. We invest in you so you can invest in your clients. If you became a caregiver to make a difference in someone's life, then you came to the right place. We are only looking for caregivers that are committed to building meaningful relationships with their clients and treating them like family.
Caregiver responsibilities include:
- Ensuring clients receive their medication on time
- Supporting clients who can’t move on their own
- Helping clients dress, bathe, eat etc.
Job brief
We are looking for a competent caregiver to support physically or mentally challenged customers in their everyday lives. The fulfilment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpasses the challenges of this job.
If you’re a compassionate, positive person who isn’t afraid to work hard, then this is a job for you. We expect you to be polite and a good communicator. Experience in housekeeping tasks and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate.
Responsibilities
- Ensure clients receive their medication on time
- Support clients who can’t move on their own
- Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.
- Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions
- Help customers with their shopping
- Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
- Provide emotional support
- Inform supervisors about the client’s change in condition
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Requirements and skills
- Proven experience as personal care assistant
- Committed to health & safety
- Able to do housework and cooking
- Well-organized and reliable
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Positive and compassionate attitude
- Strong ethics
- Physical stamina
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver’s license
Frequently asked questions
What does a Caregiver do?
A Caregiver offers personal care services that are part of a client’s established plans for himself or herself. For example, they assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and transferring from the bed into chairs.
What are the duties and responsibilities of a Caregiver?
Caregivers’ duties include mobility support, assisting with maintaining personal hygiene by bathing, brushing their hair and teeth, or applying non-prescription skincare. In addition, they may be responsible for housekeeping duties such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes and running errands.
What makes a good Caregiver?
A good Caregiver is a compassionate, supportive, and well-rounded individual. Maintaining reliability and organization is also vital. These traits are imperative to provide the necessary support and comfort to recovering, disabled or frail clients.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All Caregivers are provided with complimentary masks and gloves so you can safely care for your clients.
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $0