We are hiring Personal Caregivers to work in the Powhatan area. Shifts are available 3 days a week (Friday to Sunday), 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

Job Summary: The caregiver role is a crucial position for those who rely on others for daily tasks such as medication adherence, groceries, meal prep, and light housekeeping. Caregivers typically work with elderly or disabled individuals in a home care setting.

About Us: Join a care team that matches your commitment, goals, and lifestyle. Our mission is to improve every life we touch, both caregiver and client. We truly believe that happy, fulfilled caregivers provide better, more comprehensive care. ameriCARE of Greater Richmond is a family-owned agency that still cares about each employee.

Caregiver Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation: $16 - $20/hour
Health, dental, vision benefits
Flexible working hours
Paid training
PTO
Employee awards

Caregiver Responsibilities:

Help clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises
Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own, including preparing meals
Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members
Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors and family members
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Caregiver Requirements:

Previous caregiver experience preferred but not required
Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification
Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
Outstanding communication, time management and interpersonal skills
Physical endurance to complete required tasks
High school diploma or equivalent

We believe in care that serves and supports the whole human person as well as their immediate community. We believe that thoughtful, personalized care has the power to not only maintain but also enrich anyone’s quality of life, no matter what changes they’re facing.

And we believe that care is a two-way street. Our caregivers are true professionals, called to serve others in ways that aren’t traditionally honored or praised by the world as we know it. We recognize their gifts and we support their potential with world-class training and career opportunities.

ameriCARE is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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