Companion Caregiver

Job Summary

Experience the fulfilling rewards of providing in-home caregiving for elders in their homes through your employment with Homewatch CareGivers. We are a proven, successful company dedicated to improving our clients' lives each day by making meaningful connections. You are the key to those connections. The in-depth relationships made between caregivers and clients at home bring meaning and purpose to the work of a Companion Caregiver. Flexible shifts allow you to work around school or other personal responsibilities. Use our new Care App for your smart phone to keep track of your work schedule, shift responsibilities, communicate with the office and family, and much more.

Job Description

Our Companion Caregiver employees are not only reliable, dependable and honest, but also compassionate and caring. A key part of this position is helping our clients stay connected with the outside world by taking them to appointments, social outings, or helping them run errands. Helping to maintain a safe and comfortable home environment is an equally important part of the job. We are looking for caregivers that are interested in learning and growing their skills within the senior care industry.

Benefits

• Flexible hours, full time work available
• Use our new Care App to track your work schedule, see caregiving responsibilities for each shift, help with family communication, and more
• Competitive pay
• Advancement opportunity to team leadership positions
• Online Training programs include 12 hours of paid annual coursework
• On-going CEU's available to maintain certification eligibility
• Referral bonuses provided for exceptional caregiver recruits
• Paid holidays and vacation time accrual

Requirements

• Must be able to provide verification of any certifications held
• Experience as a caregiver in a home care setting or skilled facility
• Must pass national and multi-jurisdictional background checks, Department of Motor Vehicle checks, as well as TB and drug screening tests
• Must be able to meet quality standards of care during shifts and follow standard procedures for engaging with the rest of the care team
• Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile insurance

Compensation: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Homewatch CareGivers offers the comprehensive home care services and we believe that exceptional training means a more rewarding experience for you and better care for clients. Homewatch CareGivers is a premier provider of in-home care services for people of all ages, including seniors, children, veterans, the chronically ill, and those recovering from medical procedures.

Our care philosophy is based on finding interesting, innovative ways to empower clients and help them feel engaged and respected. We start by making sure our caregivers and office staff are confident and empowered, too. Our Homewatch CareGivers University is a professionally-developed training platform designed to give you the tools and resources you need to make the very most of your time with clients and gain the most satisfaction from your job. It includes online accredited courses to help you meet the training requirements you may need to stay current with caregiver certification and licensure. The more prepared you are, the more secure you feel in your daily work.

This is an incredible opportunity to feel great about your job and the impact it has on others. Join our growing team and help bring our unique care philosophy to life!