Job Location : Rochester,NY, USA
We are looking for caregivers who are certified and want to make a difference through their delivery of compassionate care! Caregivers on our registry can choose their assignments, interview the clients prior to accepting the job and additionally have the ability to maintain their independance of working privately should they so choose. If this describes you, we want you on our registry! Griswold Home Care is looking for high-quality certified caregivers with a minimum of 2 years experience. We are seeking the best! Specific Shifts Available: - [All Shifts, Part and Full Time] As an independent contractor, you may appreciate: * Access to training resources provided thorough a third-party vendor. * Choose your schedule based on your own lifestyle and preferences. * Choose your clients: We let you know upfront what care a client is going to need. * Referral programs: Additional opportunities to make money if your qualified referral is placed on a case through our registry. * Ability to write off expenses on your taxes such as gas, auto maintenance, home office and much more Griswold Home Care gives seniors the help they need to live in the place they love. If you have a heart of gold and are passionate about making a difference, we need to talk with you! Griswold Home Care knows that excellent caregivers are our client's greatest asset. We are currently looking for caregivers to provide services to clients in and between the following areas: - [Rochester/Monroe County] Caregiver Requirements: * Must be compationate and dedicated * Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect * Be punctual * Meet state health requirements, including a negative TB skin test/chest x-ray * Pass Background Check * Pass Competency exam * Have a drivers license and auto insurance * Must be certified Caregiver Responsibilities: * Assisting with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and exercise * Basic food preparation: preparing meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands * General health care: overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, appointment reminders and administering medicine * Mobility assistance: help with getting in and out of a wheelchair, car or shower * Personal supervision: providing constant companionship and general supervision * Transportation: driving to and from activities, running errands, and help getting in and out of wheelchair-accessible vehicle * Emotional support: being a stable companion and supporter in all matters personal, health-related and emotional * Care for the elderly: orienting or grounding someone with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, relaying information from a doctor to family members * Back-up care (or respite) services: providing other caregivers a break * Home organization: help with organizing, packing or cleaning for a trip, or general house care and cleaning * Health monitoring: following a care plan and noticing any changes in the individual's health, recording and reporting any differences