Caregiver - Sherwood, United States - Visiting Angels of Central Arkansas

Description

Visiting Angels of Central Arkansas is the family alternative that provides non-medical assistance to seniors and other adults (our focus is on seniors). Our services allow our clients to stay in their home or maintain their current living arrangements in an assisted living facility or independent living community. We assist our clients with Activities of Daily Living. Our philosophy is to provide the best care possible to seniors and other adults who need our help.

We are seeking caregivers to join our care giving team. We are seeking EXPERIENCED caregivers with a passion to serve seniors and other adults. Caregivers MUST have experience or training as a caregiver working with the elderly and/or other adults. Caring for a family member, while honorable, is not counted as experience.

We serve the Central Arkansas area.

Caregiver Job Duties Include:

Non-Medical, In-Home Assistance With Activities of Daily Living for Seniors and Other Adults

Bathing, Grooming, Dressing

Toileting and Incontinent Care

Walking, Transferring, Standing

Meal Preparation

Medication Reminders

Light Housekeeping and Laundry

Transportation of Client (in client's car)

Errands in the Caregiver's Car (the client can never be in the caregiver's car)

Companionship and Monitoring for Safety

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care

Caregiver Benefits Include:

Respect, Fairness, and Consideration

Competitive Hourly Wages with Pay Increases

Referral Bonuses

Personal One-on-One Care Environment

Friendly and Supportive Office Staff

Part-Time up to 40 Hours in a Monday through Sunday week

Requirements:

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must be able to climb and descend stairs, stoop, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds

Dedication and Passion to Serving Seniors and Other Adults

Strong Sense of Responsibility

Cheerful Personality

Positive and Dependable Attitude

Experience or Training as a Caregiver

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Reliable Transportation To and From Work and Current Car Liability Insurance

Verifiable Manager References from the Agencies, Facilities, or Clients You Have Worked for in the Past

Current Certification such as IHA, CNA, HHA, RA, PCA, PCT, etc. is preferred, but we will Consider Experience

Alzheimer's or Dementia Experience is a Plus

Ability to Pass Criminal, Sexual Offense Registry, Terrorist, and Motor Vehicle Background Checks

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Visiting Angels of Central Arkansas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.