Weekend Caregiver - right at home lafayette, la : Job Details

Start a rewarding career where you are appreciated and properly compensated!

We're proud to share we've received Best of Home Care 2023's Employer of Choice from Home Care Pulse, the leading quality assurance firm for home care!

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Wages
• Extensive Training
• Incentive Programs
• Flexible Schedules (Full time and part time available)
• Raise Programs
• Work/ Life balance
• Direct Deposit Bi-Weekly
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Medical, Dental, and Life insurance!

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly clients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication.
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctors appointments, walks etc.)
• Plan and prepare meals
• Assist clients with errands including outings, grocery shopping etc
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Report any changes in condition/ Advocate for clients
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Encourage activities/exercises that are essential for daily living
• Provide safety supervision

Qualifications

• 18 or older
• Must be willing and able to submit to and pass a drug screen, motor vehicle record check, and criminal background check
• Prior verifiable experience with all ADL's including changing, dressing, bathing, transferring (at least 1 year, family care included) *preferred
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
• Valid drivers license, car insurance, and reliable transportation to and from work every single day
• Ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• Take pride in providing high quality care

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.