Caregiver - MALE

MALE CAREGIVER NEEDED ** IMMEDIATE  START**

Client lives in Aledo, Monday-Saturday Day Time Hours 

Full Time Hours w/ Overtime opportunities ** 40-44 hrs weekly **

MUST HAVE PARKINSON'S EXPERIENCE

Job Summary: The Caregiver role is a crucial position for those who rely on others for basic daily care, such as bathing, eating, and personal hygiene. Caregivers typically work with elderly or disabled individuals in a facility or home care setting.

About Us: Our caregivers make an incredible difference in the lives of our clients and their families. If you’re anything like them, you empathize with what families are going through and understand why reliable, compassionate care is so important. It guides you to do your best, every shift, no matter what. We believe you deserve that same level of dedication from your agency.

Caregiver Compensation and Benefits:

• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Overtime


• Rotating weekends


• Compensation: $14 - $16

Caregiver Responsibilities:

• Help clients take prescribed medication


• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)


• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene


• Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises


• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed


• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own, including preparing meals


• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members


• Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors and family members


• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Caregiver Requirements:

• CNA equal experience, or CNA Certificate a plus


• MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION AND A CURRENT VALID DRIVERS LICENSE


• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification


• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards


• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints


• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner


• Outstanding communication, time management and interpersonal skills


• Physical endurance to complete required tasks


• High school diploma or equivalent

ameriCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.