Home Care Caregivers - Companions

Overview

Join to apply for the Home Care Caregivers - Companions role at Live Long Well Care, LLC - In-Home Care
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Base pay range: $13.09/hr - $13.81/hr
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Location:

Mount Airy and King, NC. Part Time and PRN CNA/Caregiver/Companions. Certification is not required but can be a plus and is paid a premium. Must be able to work some weekends. Must have a valid Driver's License and clean driving record. Services provided within a 30-mile radius of the branch address. Must have an up-to-date smartphone for time/attendance, care tasks, and communication.

Live Long Well Care offers rewarding career opportunities across branches. Our team helps clients achieve and maintain independence in their own homes. We provide an enriching work environment with opportunities for advancement and flexible benefits.

This position reports to the Client Services Manager (CSM) or designated supervisor and is synonymous with Companion, Housekeeper, Homemaker, and Chore Worker.

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, feeding; mobility assistance with transfer aids.
• Meal preparation and light housekeeping and laundry (including dishes, kitchen cleaning, laundry of clothes and linens).
• Grocery shopping/errands/transportation; work with dementia/Alzheimer’s clients.
• Provide companionship and engage in daily activities with clients.
• Pet services (grooming assistance, feeding, walking, bathing).
• Represent the company positively; promote safety and well-being; follow company programs.
• Provide general assistance to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment; document services per agency policy; timely reporting of changes or incidents.
• Listen and respond to client needs; follow supervisor guidance as appropriate.

• Attend internal staff development programs and continuing education as required.
• Maintain and enhance clinical practice skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned; adhere to HIPAA guidelines.

• Start on time; communicate effectively; maintain confidentiality.
• Dress code; adhere to policies and procedures.
• Assist or direct clients to appropriate resources; comply with risk management, safety, infection control, TB screening, security, and fire procedures.
• Complete mandatory in-services, certifications, and licensure competencies as required.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required; training program completion if required by state regulation or contract.
• Direct Previous
  
  Experience:
  
  Two years in a similar role and with the elderly are desired but not required.

• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to work with minimal or close supervision; maintain confidentiality.
• Pass competency testing at hire and ongoing (meal prep, housekeeping, infection control, safety, emergencies, transportation, pet care).

• Must have an updated Android or iPhone smartphone; valid driver’s license with proof of insurance; current state Aide Registry listing if applicable.

• Work indoors in client homes; reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift, stand, bend, transfer, and assist with daily living activities.
• Ability to work in time-sensitive or stressful situations; sit/stand for extended periods.

• Ability to commute to various client locations during the workday/week.

• 50-90% of work in client homes; potential exposure to odors, body fluids, and cleaning/disinfectant agents; valid driving record required.

• Driver age typically 21-70 (or older with physician statement); valid license; no disqualifying traffic or criminal history as specified.

We help clients maintain independence and wellness ce 2006, we support age-in-place with personalized service plans, including personal care, companionship, meal planning, light housekeeping, laundry, medication reminders, transportation, errands, and pet care.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Other
• Industries:
  Home Health Care Services