Job Description
MALE CAREGIVER NEEDED ** IMMEDIATE START**
Client lives in Aledo, Monday-Saturday Day Time Hours
Full Time Hours w/ Overtime opportunities ** 40-44 hrs weekly **
MUST HAVE PARKINSON'S EXPERIENCE
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 facility or home care setting.
About Us: Our caregivers make an incredible difference in the lives of our clients and their families. If you’re anything like them, you empathize with what families are going through and understand why reliable, compassionate care is so important. It guides you to do your best, every shift, no matter what. We believe you deserve that same level of dedication from your agency.
Caregiver Compensation and Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Overtime
Rotating weekends
Compensation: $14 - $16
Caregiver Responsibilities:
Help clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises
Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t 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:
CNA equal experience, or CNA Certificate a plus
MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION AND A CURRENT VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
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
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. ameriCARE Weatherford
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Saturday,