Caregiver – part-time

Caregiver

Schedule

• Flexible scheduling available. The ideal candidate will have flexibility between the hours of 6:00am–10:00pm with ideal times from 7:00 am - noon as well as 5:00 am - 9:00 pm working part-time 20-25 hours per week.
• Pay: Based on prior caregiving experience, between $17.00-$25.50 per hour.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow client and Care Companions directions
• Ability to be on time to visits and complete tasks as scheduled.
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and cooperatively with others.
• Must have compassion for Care Companions clients and a desire to help others.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours a week, including every other weekend (this would include a Saturday and Sunday consecutively).
• Ability to complete all training and pre-employment background checks within required deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about clients, families, caregivers, support staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics and standard precautions.
• Ability to be flexible in time and task to meet organizational needs.

Key Job Duties

• Unity Care Companion Caregiver staff can perform services/support in the following areas:
• Activities of Daily Living/Personal Cares
• Housekeeping Services/laundry
• Homemaker services/Meal preparation
• Socialization/companionship.
• Errands/provide incidental transportation.
• Maintain required competencies and skills.
• Report changes in client conditions or family situation immediately to the appropriate individual(s).
• Consistently and concisely document activity according to Care Companions' protocols and Standards
• Comply with all applicable local, State, and Federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity.
• Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state, and federal regulations and/or Unity’s policies and procedures.
• Promote and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain personal and professional boundaries.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Requirements
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Previous caregiving, homemaking or personal care work preferred but not required.
• CNA or Personal Care Worker experience preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and access to a reliable vehicle.

Essential Physical/Environmental/Technical Skills

• Employees must have the ability to: operate computers, telephones, and other office equipment, communicate both verbally and in writing, sit for prolonged periods of time as required by position, walk, bend, and lift up to 35 pounds on occasion, and organize and prioritize tasks.
• Choose Unity as the place to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be valued every step of the way. Apply today to join a team that invests in you, both personally and professionally.

Requirements

• Ability to follow client and Care Companions directions
• Ability to be on time to visits and complete tasks as scheduled.
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and cooperatively with others.
• Must have compassion for Care Companions clients and a desire to help others.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours a week, including every other weekend (this would include a Saturday and Sunday consecutively).
• Ability to complete all training and pre-employment background checks within required deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about clients, families, caregivers, support staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics and standard precautions.
• Ability to be flexible in time and task to meet organizational needs.
• Employees must have the ability to: operate computers, telephones, and other office equipment, communicate both verbally and in writing, sit for prolonged periods of time as required by position, walk, bend, and lift up to 35 pounds on occasion, and organize and prioritize tasks.
• Choose Unity as the place to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be valued every step of the way. Apply today to join a team that invests in you, both personally and professionally.