Home Care Companion Caregivers
Advantus Home Care
- Great Neck, NY
- $19.00-22.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Providing companionship and conversation
- Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing
- Planning and preparing meals
- Providing medication reminders
- Providing transportation to and from appointments/errands.
- Helping family members learn safe care techniques
- Establish good relationships with clients along with providing emotional support.
- Interact, communicate clearly, and encourage activities with the elderly.
- Observe & report any changes with the client immediately to the supervisor.
- Preferably one year plus experience working in the home care industry.
- Demonstrates professionalism, Positive Attitude, and sincere interest in elderly clients.
- Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
- Ability to interpret the client’s provided plan of care
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
- Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs or cats)
- Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates, and emergencies
- Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus!
- Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus!
- 401K Match upon eligibility
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible Schedule
- Training and support for our caregivers
- Rewards and Recognition
- Supportive Administrative Staff
- Employee Discounts