Madison Area Caregivers

Overview

Seniors Prefer Homecare (SPH) specializes in offering exceptional care to each client in all stages of life. We provide services to clients in private homes, assisted living communities, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation centers. We are actively looking for a compassionate caregiver who desires to help the client remain independent and have their best life now.

• Light Personal Care including:
  • Monitoring of bathing
  • Dressing and grooming
  • Medication reminders
• Daily Errands & Transportation
• Meal Preparation
• Companionship and conversation
  • Reading together
  • Games and puzzles
  • Cooking together and watching TV

• In 150 characters or fewer, tell us what makes you unique.
• Why do you want to work caring for seniors?
• Do you have access to email to submit your availability and communicate with the office?
• Do you have your own cell phone?
• Many caregiver assignments require driving to clients’ homes and potentially performing errands and transportation. Do you have a valid driver’s license and a dependable vehicle?
• Please provide the make and model of your car along with your driver’s license number and state of issue.
• Work Preferences:
  What options are you interested in?
• Availability:
  What days are you available to work? Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Number of hours you would ideally like to work weekly
• Geographic areas you would like to work in:
  Limestone County (Athens), Jefferson County (Birmingham), Morgan County (Decatur), Madison County (Huntsville), Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa), Marshall County
• Highest level of caregiver training and experience
• Elaborate on your formal education (diplomas/degrees and year completed)
• Training or experience with the elderly (formal or informal)
• What you like most about working with the elderly
• What you like least about working with the elderly
• Have you ever been convicted of an offense for which a pardon has not been granted?
• Professional References:
  List three non-related references (Name / Title / Company / Phone / Email)
• Personal References:
  List three non-related references (Name / Relationship / Phone / Email)
• Have any of your relatives ever worked for SPH? If yes, provide their name(s)
• Have any of your friends ever worked for SPH? If yes, provide their name(s)
• Did anyone refer you to the company? If so, who
• Languages you can speak/read/write, including native language
• Date Available to Start
• Salary or Wage expectations (hourly)
• Provide a summary of why you would make an outstanding addition to our team / caregiver
• Please provide your level of experience and proficiency in meal preparation for seniors
• Indicate your level of experience and proficiency in home maintenance activities for seniors (Vacuuming, Dusting, Cleaning - Bathrooms and Kitchens, Bed Linen Changes, Laundry and Ironing)
• Describe yourself when providing companionship to clients (All clients are different)
• Indicate your level of experience and proficiency in providing errands, transportation, grocery shopping for or with a senior client
• How did you find us? Source options include Indeed, Linked In, Employee Referral, SPH Website, Facebook, School referral, Other
• CERTIFICATION AND RELEASE:
  By submitting this application electronically, you certify that information is true and understand false information may result in rejection or discharge. You authorize SPH to verify information including criminal history and motor vehicle records. You release all parties from liability for providing such information. You understand that use of illegal drugs/alcohol during employment is prohibited and may be grounds for termination.
• Are you willing to take a drug test?
• Do you have car insurance that is current?