*****Please Read Client Description Below Before Submitting Application*****
- The ideal Caregiver will work in McDonough area, with the goal of keeping you within a 15 to 20 mile radius from your home.
- This position would be great for someone who may have a full time work and need to pick up extra hours or a student currently attending school, or someone who is flexible.
- This will be a weekday position, once or twice a week for 4 hours per day preferably 9AM to 1PM.
- The position will provide homecare service for a female client who has a hand carpal tunnel syndrome, numbness in hands, hypertension and uses a cane as walker. Duties will include companionship, medication reminders, light housekeeping.
- The candidate should be willing to drive and accompany the client in case of doctor appointment. Hence, ideally, candidate must have a car. Mileage covered for errands.
Love Thy Neighbor Home Care is a non-medical, in-home care provider who maintains the highest quality standards in the industry. Our goal is to add value into the lives of our clients and those who love them. The main office is based in Snellville, GA and our services are available in the following counties: Gwinnett, Walton, Barrow, Dekalb, Fulton, Forsyth, Cobb, Douglas, Rockdale and Henry.
We value our employees the same way we value our clients!
Website: www.ltnhomecareservice.com
Why You Should Join Us!
- Very competitive pay rates
- Flexible schedules
- Friendly co-workers
- Super helpful and understanding Supervisors
- Easily accessible Administrator
- Quick and clear onboarding process
- On job training and growth opportunities
- Paid referral program
Qualifications & Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification through successful completion of an approved program (if applicable).
- If not a CNA, at least a Personal Care Assistant who has passed the 100-question examination or is willing to take the exam.
- One year-full time experience in personal care or an institutional setting, such as a hospital or nursing home, or one-year full-time experience with direct client care in a home care agency setting (preferred).
- Nursing students are welcome to apply as long as with 1 year experience as caregiver and is a PCA (passed the exam) or a CNA.
- Ability to read, write, follow instructions and complete training or pass competency assessment, as appropriate, for understanding needs of populations served.
- Evidence of sympathetic attitude toward elderly & pediatric clients
- Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands
- Good verbal communications skills required.
- Ability to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing client care.
- Must have a criminal history check conducted prior to being offered a position with the agency.
Responsibilities:
- Observe the client’s general physical, emotional and mental condition and report all changes to RN
- Provide personal hygiene assistance
- Ensure clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation
- Handle emergencies in the home and infection control
- Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals
- Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
- Perform light housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Attend (8) hours of personal care oriented in services per year
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Requirements:
- Remote interview process
- Assess and communicate with ill clients, co-workers and general public.
- Must have a passion for care giving and a desire to help others
- Must be neat in appearance and practice good personal hygiene.
- Must not have back issues that will prevent you from lifting and supporting clients who are not ambulatory
- Must have a reliable means of transport.
- Must have a valid proof a negative TB test, or be willing to get tested.
- Must have CPR and First Aid certifications from a recognized provider.
- COVID-19 precautions
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Plastic shield at work stations
- Temperature screenings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 8 per week
Benefits:
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Application Question(s):
- • Have you had a TB screening completed in the last 12mths or a copy of your chest Xray (if applicable)?
- Is your CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training updated?
Shift availability:
Ability to Relocate:
- McDonough, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road