Job Description
A Private Individual seeks an experienced Caregiver/Companion to provide day-to-day assistance. The successful candidate will be patient, kind and energetic.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:- Assist with all personal care, administering medications and providing day to day care and assistance
- Assist with housekeeping and laundry and household management as needed
- Administering daily medication and supplements on schedule
- Prepare and serve meals adhering to dietary preferences and restrictions
- Provide a positive, safe and nurturing environment
- Scheduling and transportation to-and-from doctor’s appointments and other engagements
- Act as Liaison and daily communication with family members
- Assist with outgoing / incoming correspondence
- Assisting daily walks with principal
- Available 24 / 7 in case of emergency
- Grocery shopping, supply procurement, running errands as needed
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse / CNA / LPN / HHA certification is a huge plus
- Excellent references required from current and previous employers
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience in a private home as Companion / Caregiver
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be energetic, efficient, and hardworking
- Flexibility to work overtime and ability to live-in as needed
- Excellent communication skills; verbal and non-verbal
- Strong command of the English language
- Good cooking skills, ability to prepare and serve meals
- Flexibility to travel with principal as needed
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Valid US work authorization