Companion Caregiver

Job SummaryExperience the fulfilling rewards of providing in-home caregiving for elders in their homes through your employment with Homewatch CareGivers. We are a proven, successful company dedicated to improving our clients’ lives each day by making meaningful connections. You are the key to those connections. The in-depth relationships made between caregivers and clients at home bring meaning and purpose to the work of a Companion Caregiver. Flexible shifts allow you to work around school or other personal responsibilities. Use our new Care App for your smart phone to keep track of your work schedule, shift responsibilities, communicate with the office and family, and much more. Responsibilities

• Provide care and companionship to the agency’s clients in accordance with the care plan and client service agreement
• Assist client with activities of daily living (ADL’s) in a safe and beneficial manner
• Perform light housekeeping as required
• Meal preparation
• May be required to take client to appointment or run errands
• Must complete 12 hours of company-provided training per year

 Benefits

• Paid drive-time plus mileage reimbursement between two clients on the same day
• One week of Paid Time Off per Year
• Sunday Premium Pay: $2 over your regular rate (some restrictions apply)
• Paid Health Insurance for full-time employees
• Holiday Pay (1.5x your regular rate) on nine holidays annually
• Referral bonuses provided for caregivers and clients referred
• Supplemental insurance through Aflac
• Online classes are available 24/7 and offer self-paced study and online testing with immediate scoring
• Flexible hours, full time work available
• Use our new Care App to track your work schedule, see caregiving responsibilities for each shift, help with family communication, and more
• 401(k) retirement plan

 Requirements

• No professional caregiving experience needed, experience as a caregiver in a home care setting a plus
• Must pass national and multi-jurisdictional background checks, Department of Motor Vehicle checks, as well as TB and drug screening tests
• Must be able to meet quality standards of care during shifts and follow standard procedures for engaging with the rest of the care team
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
• Must have basic cooking skills and be able to follow a recipe 
• Must be able to read and speak English fluently

 

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Homewatch Caregivers Corporate.