Thinking about a career as a Caregiver?

The experience can be very rewarding!

A Caregiver provides non-medical care in a client's home or other facility, assisting him or her so that he or she can maintain independence in a familiar environment. The Caregiver is a trusted and important member of the client’s support group and building a trusting relationship is just as important as any of the direct assistance provided.

The services you provide will vary with each client and your training/experience, but could include…

• Providing companionship and conversation
• Light housekeeping
• Meal preparation
• Medication reminders
• Running errands
• Laundry
• Light gardening
• Pet care
• Transportation to appointments
• Assistance with oral hygiene
• Assistance with personal hygiene
• Assistance with dressing/grooming
• Assistance with bathing
• Incontinence care assistance
• Assisting with transfers/ambulation

At We Are Family Home Care, you can be a successful Caregiver if you possess the following attributes:

• Enthusiasm working with seniors and impaired adults
• Honest and trustworthy
• Positive attitude
• Compassionate
• Respectful
• Dependable
• Good communication skills
• Patient
• Flexible
• Organized
• Reliable transportation

Experience

• No degree, certification, or prior experience is necessary to apply for a Companion/Homemaker position with us.
• Personal Care Assistant 1 & 2 positions require previous experience.

Career Training

We will train you to develop the skills necessary to succeed working with our clients. We provide ongoing training while you are employed with us, so you can maintain your skills and learn new ones. We also provide CPR training through an outside vendor; all employees are required to complete this training within 120 days of being hired.

Requirements

All applicants must submit to criminal background check. Driving record search will also be performed, and we will request proof of driver’s license and insurance. Caregivers must meet minimum age requirements and be able to work legally in the U.S. Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required per state regulations. Completed CPR certification required within 120 days of being hired (provided by We Are Family Home Care, or prior certification may be accepted). We may also require that applicants submit to drug testing.

Opportunity for Advancement

We have a strong belief that Caregivers are a valued and important part of our We Are Family Home Care family. Newly hired individuals with no experience will be initially trained for Companion/Homemaker position. With ongoing training and/or experience, advancement is available to Personal Care Assistant 1 and Personal Care Assistant 2 positions. You may also be considered for further promotion to Lead Caregiver position with appropriate experience and skill set.

Career Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Initial and ongoing training
• Competitive pay based on experience, training, skill set, and type of shift assigned
• Supportive We Are Family Home Care culture
• Personal satisfaction from helping others!