Caregiver for Elderly

As you know if you've already worked as a caregiver, caregiving can be a demanding job that requires compassion, patience, and sometimes the willingness to work nights or weekends. However, its one of the most important jobs in society, and here at FirstCare Home Care we treat our caregivers the way we want them to take care of our clients.

If you work with FirstCare Home Care we'll make sure you have a fair pay, all the training you need, a supervisor who will always have your back, and the best schedules/hours we can offer to meet your availbility and still offer a good work/life balance.

**Responsibilities**:

- Remind clients to 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 with physical therapy exercises
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

**What you need to be successful**:

- Proven experience as a caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent'

'Work Remotely **No**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person