Caregiver - Own Transportation Required
$21,840–$21,840 year
On-siteRuston, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting. Offer companionship and emotional support while performing light housekeeping, meal preparation, and assisting with feeding. Remind clients of medication and accompany them to appointments. Monitor and report changes in client health and well-being, maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment. Ensure proper use of safety equipment and document care provided according to company and regulatory standards. Travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area in Ruston, LA, Jonesboro, LA, Quitman, LA, Spearsville, LA, Bernice, LA, and Farmerville, LA. Complete required in-service training upon hire and annually. Ability to follow written care instructions and document services provided.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid ID
- Reliable transportation
- 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)
- Ability to work for prolonged periods 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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