Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
We are looking for caregivers who are interested in learning and growing within the senior care industry. Our Companion Caregivers are not only reliable, dependable, and honest, but also compassionate and caring. RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
- 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.
- Performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting, linen changing etc.
- Observe & report any changes with the client immediately to the supervisor.
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals
- Medication reminders
- Accompany clients to and from appointments and/or errands.
- Reliable transportation to perform job responsibilities.
- QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with seniors/elderly in the home care industry.
- Demonstrates professionalism, Positive Attitude, and sincere interest in elderly clients.
- Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations.
- Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care will be an asset.
- Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats).
- Dementia/Alzheimer's experience is a plus.
- WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?
- Teamwork environment
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible Schedule
- Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship
- Training and support for our caregivers
- Rewards and Recognition
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Supportive Administrative Staff
- Advantus Home Care participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Advantus Home Care can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9
Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Becoming a Caregiver Advantus Home Care is dedicated to providing exceptional companion services to seniors residing in Queens and Nassau Counties, New York. Our mission is to ensure the safety, well-being, and independence of our clients while fostering their emotional and social needs. As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?