Comfort Keepers - Fort Worth
Professional Caregiver
Full Time • Weatherford
Do you have a love and passion of caring for people? Do you love making people smile and building meaningful relationships? Do you want to be fulfilled by the work you do each and every day? Then come join our team as a Caregiver! We are looking for professional Caregivers to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner.
The ideal candidate will be patient, friendly and have excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate should be able to adapt to new situations quickly and perform a variety of tasks to help the clients served.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide companionship and actively engage with the clients served
- Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and meal assistance
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing
- Lay out clothes and assisting with dressing as needed
- Plan and prepare meals, paying close attention to following any dietary restrictions if applicable
- Provide medication reminders as needed
- Provide transportation to and from appointments
- Accurately Document the day's activity and any unusual incidents as per company protocols
- Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
- Ability to adhere to the client's provided plan of care
- Ability to act quickly and use sound judgment
- Excellent time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid driver's license and safe and reliable transportation
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
- Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)
- Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
- Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus!
WHY JOIN US?
- Health benefits available
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- Training and support for our caregivers
- Recognition events for our caregivers
Compensation: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour
Becoming a Caregiver
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.
As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?
Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.
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Flexible work schedule
In 2014, there were nearly 1.8 million caregivers working in the U.S., with the potential to create 500,000 more jobs by 2024. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Being part of the family
Over the last five years, the home care industry has grown by more than 50%, and is projected to increase as demand grows. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Career advancement in a growing field
Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Opportunity to help seniors and people with disabilities stay at home
In a recent survey of more than 72,000 caregivers, the overall job satisfaction rating was 9.03 out of 10 – higher than previous years. (Source: Home Care Pulse)