Caregiver PositionThe Caregiver role is a crucial position for those who rely on others for basic daily care, such as bathing, eating, and personal hygiene. Caregivers typically work with elderly or disabled individuals in a home care setting. We are hiring for multiple shifts in multiple zip codes, both full-time and part-time - apply to find out more details!
Join a care team that matches your commitment, goals, and lifestyle. Our mission is to improve every life we touch, both caregiver and client. ameriCARE of Greater Richmond is a family-owned agency that still cares about each employee.
Caregiver Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation: $16 - $20/hour
- Sign-On Bonus
- Paid Training
- Flexible Working Hours
- PTO
- Employee Awards
Caregiver Responsibilities:
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctors appointments, walks etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises
- Do the clients shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients cant complete on their own, including preparing meals
- Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members
- Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors and family members
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Caregiver Requirements:
- Previous caregiver experience preferred but not required
- Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
- Outstanding communication, time management and interpersonal skills
- Physical endurance to complete required tasks
- High school diploma or equivalent
We believe in care that serves and supports the whole human person as well as their immediate community. We believe that thoughtful, personalized care has the power to not only maintain but also enrich anyones quality of life, no matter what changes theyre facing.
And we believe that care is a two-way street. Our caregivers are true professionals, called to serve others in ways that arent traditionally honored or praised by the world as we know it. We recognize their gifts and we support their potential with world-class training and career opportunities.
ameriCARE is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
