Caregiver
$22,880–$22,880 year
On-siteSenatobia, Mississippi, United States
Senatobia, Mississippi, United StatesOn-site$22,880–$22,880 yearHigh School Or EquivalentLarge
High School Or EquivalentLarge
Job Summary
Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, and meal preparation while ensuring a clean, safe environment. Offer companionship and emotional support, monitor client health changes, and accompany individuals to appointments. Document all care provided according to regulatory standards and complete required in-service training upon hire and annually. Travel reliably to patient homes across the service area while maintaining proper use of safety equipment and assisting with client transfers.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid ID and reliable transportation, and ability to travel to client homes
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings: background check and drug screen
- Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments
- Ability to work independently in home settings
- Willingness to complete background screening and all onboarding requirements
- A kind heart and a positive attitude, with compassion, patience, and professionalism with vulnerable populations
- Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition clients weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without assistive equipment (gait belt, Hoyer lift)
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping throughout shifts ranging from 4–12 hours
- Sufficient strength and stamina to assist with client mobility, including navigating stairs, uneven surfaces, and vehicle transfers
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach
- Fine motor dexterity to assist with grooming, dressing, feeding, medication management, and operation of medical equipment
- Adequate vision and hearing to monitor client safety and detect changes in condition
- Ability to perform light household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and carrying groceries
- Ability to work in a private home environment, including navigating varying layouts, tight spaces, and differing temperatures
Desired Qualifications
- Active Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- Previous DSW (Direct Service Worker) Experience
- Previous Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Experience
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