CAREGIVING- Not Something Everyone Can do Can You?

Assisting Hands Richmond is looking for dedicated caregivers for our clients. Cases available in Mechanicsville, Richmond, Chesterfield areas. If you are interested in making a job change, then read this:

1. Why you might love this job

Caregiving is the job for you if you want to make a real difference in people's lives during difficult times. You'll build relationships with your clients and their families as you work in their homes. Over time, you'll learn what clients you work best with, where you prefer to work (home vs facility), and your work hours. As you share them with our team in the office, we'll match you with shifts that best match your preferences.

2. Why you might hate this job

You will be responsible for the health, safety and happiness of your client, which is a big deal. There will be days when your client(s) isn't feeling good or happy. We (in the office) get stressed out too, and may not be able to explain everything, every time. You'll need to work both independently and with other team members ( like the Executive Administrator/Shift Scheduler), which may be frustrating at times.

3. What a regular day looks like

Depending on your client's specific health condition, you can expect to bathe, feed and dress them every time you visit. You'll learn your client's preferences and quirks and possibly know them better their own family members. For some clients, your day might include taking them on activities and driving them to doctor's appointments, go grocery shopping or run errands. As a part of your shift, we require that you document all ADLs and any significant changes happening with your client's health and life situation. Occasionally, you may be asked to work in a senior care community. where you will interact with staff from the facility.

4. What we need in order to interview you

Because of the clients we serve, we require either a PCA certificate or a CNA certificate (state license not required) and some experience as a caregiver. You will also need to have a current TB test of Chest X-ray that states no active disease. You will also need to provide us with 2 references from former managers, teachers, or your Pastor. Please have these handy so we can spend more time getting to know you, and less time chasing down documents.

5. What would make you stand out to our team

We hired a variety of caregivers who are all motivated by the desire to take care of our seniors. Prepared caregivers have their documents, references, and schedules ready to go. We value your time and ours and want to make sure you get an answer from us as soon as possible. We look forward to learning more about you and possibly welcoming you to the team

Compensation: Up to $18.00 an hour with bonus. Weekend rates are higher.

Assisting Hands Home Care prides itself on offering compassionate, dependable home care to their clients in Richmond, Virginia and the surrounding areas. Their unparalleled reputation of quality home care covers a broad spectrum of services ranging from aging care for the elderly, post-surgery care, transitional care from a hospital or rehab, to post maternity care for those mothers who need care after the birth of their child.

Aside from the company's mission for quality home care and passion for the value of family, one of the other reasons that Assisting Hands has provided such exceptional care to their clients is due to their high standards for hiring.

According to the company's Vice President, Gail Stout, Assisting Hands Home Care believes that the caregivers are the face of the company. "Our agencies hire caregivers that first and foremost align with our company's core values." Gail went on to explain that their agencies do a complete interview process of each hiring candidate. "We look for the three most important qualities in our caregivers which is professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills." Additionally, the agencies do a comprehensive background screening, training and verification of skill competency. "Each AHHC agency has a robust pool of caregivers but we are always looking to hire additional caregivers that meet our guidelines and criteria for caring for our clients," Gail said.

According to some of the agencies' caregivers, Assisting Hands motivates their employees to give the best care possible. "They treat their caregivers with very high standards," said Fatima L. She went on to say that the company strives to provide quality care to their clients for all their individual needs. "Because of this quality care it makes a great difference to all elderly clients and their families."

Some of the other comments made by various Assisting Hands caregivers are "I applaud this company for the high standards and ethics that I have witnessed..." - Julie J.

"I have worked for home care companies in the past and none of them are at all like Assisting Hands Home Care. I feel like a genuinely valued employee." Kelsey L.

"What I have experienced since working at AHHC is that the company truly cares about its clients just as well as its employees. They are always willing to help and go the extra mile to meet everyone's needs." LaEasha G.

Assisting Hands Home Care and their employees believe that there is value to offering dependable care and compassion to those in need which is witnessed on a daily basis by both the staff and the clients. No matter what service is being provided, from light housekeeping and making meals to helping with bathing and grooming needs, caring for others with dignity and dedication is paramount to Assisting Hands Home Care which is reflected in AHHC caregivers.