Caregiver Job at Avid Health at Home in Saint Joseph

Description:

Avid Health delivers exceptional personalized in-home care services by hiring compassionate people who believe in taking care of our clients, fellow employees, and the communities we serve.

We believe in Access, Value-Based Care, Innovation, and Dedication to Quality.

Schedule:

Weekends and weekday night shift, 8a-8p and 8p-8a

Responsibilities:

• Help clients take prescribed medication and check vital signs (BP, Pulse, Resp Rate, O2Sat, Temp)
• Assist clients with transfers (a gait belt), ambulation and mobility around the house (walker and wheelchair) or outside (doctor’s appointments)
• 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 and laundry
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Skills:

• Proven experience as a caregiver
• 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

Benefits:

• Competitive experience-based pay
• DAILY PAY (TapCheck Daily Pay Option Available)
• 72 hrs (PTO)
• Performance-based increases and bonuses
• 401k WITH a 4% company match program
• Paid holiday premiums (Time and a Half)
• Mileage Reimbursement / Travel Time Reimbursement
• Paid in-house and continuous training
• Mentoring and on-going support by experienced caregivers and leaders
• Growth opportunities
• Consistent scheduling to work with everyone’s schedules and location preferences

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Still actively keeping our caregivers and clients safe. Providing masks for our caregivers. Will discuss our company policy upon hire.

Requirements:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person

Job Types:

• Full-time, Part-time