Caregiver - Home Instead : Job Details

Home Instead is looking for caring and compassionate Caregiving Professionals to become a part of our team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout Iredell and Alexander Counties. We provide a variety of services that allow seniors to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity and respect.Benefits of becoming a Care Professional with Home Instead:

• Make a difference in the life of a senior.
• Building relationships with seniors and their family.
• Extensive training that includes skills with RN and shadow shift before first shift with client
• Alzheimer's Association Person Centered Training for all Care Professionals before first shift
• 24/7 support staff.
• Matching your skills, experience, and personality with clients.
• Guarantee full time hours if desired option.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, first choice of new clients for the guarantee full time option.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, supplemental accident and/or critical illness options for full time employees.
• Training paid at regular rate.
• LMS (Learning Management System) for ongoing training.
• Career pathway.
• An awesome team to work with!

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Companionship and conversation
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
• Medication and appointment reminders
• Alzheimer's and/or dementia care
• Ability to transport to doctors, hair dresser or shopping
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
• Complete a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check and pre-employment drug screen
• Possess a valid driver's license and valid auto insurance (required if driving for work)

This position does not require a CNA and is for clients in the Iredell and Alexander County area. *No previous experience necessary-complete training provided by Home Instead*We have a variety of shifts available with competitive pay and benefits. Find out more about this fulfilling career opportunity at www.homeinstead.com/455.