In-Home Caregiver Ashland at ameriCARE of Greater Richmond

Job Summary: The 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 Ashland VAAbout Us: Join a care team that matches your commitment goals and lifestyle. Our mission is to improve every life we touch both caregiver and client. We truly believe that happy fulfilled caregivers provide better more comprehensive care. ameriCARE of Greater Richmond is a family-owned agency that still cares about each employee.Caregiver Compensation and Benefits:Compensation: $16 - $20/hourHealth dental and vision insuranceFlexible working hoursPaid time offEmployee awardsCaregiver Responsibilities:Help clients take prescribed medicationAssist clients with ambulation and mobility aroundthe house or outside (doctors appointmentswalks etc.)Assist clients with personal care and hygieneHelp clients complete physical therapy and otherrecommended exercisesDo the clients shopping or accompany them whenthey shop if neededPerform light housekeeping duties that clients cantcomplete on their own including preparing mealsCollect information about conditions and treatmentplans from caregivers nurses doctors and familymembersReport any unusual incidents to nurses doctors andfamily membersAct quickly and responsibly in cases of emergencyCaregiver Requirements:Previous caregiver experience preferred butnot requiredCurrent CPR (American Heart Association)CertificationWillingness to adhere to health and safetystandardsKnowledge of housekeeping activities and cookingwith attention to dietary constraintsMust be respectful and compassionate with a goodbedside mannerOutstanding communication time managementand interpersonal skillsPhysical endurance to complete required tasksHigh school diploma or equivalentWe 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.ameriCAREis 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. Key Skills General Services,Business Solutions,Creative,Lab Testing,Application Management,Analytics Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 16 - 20