Caregiver

Company: Comfort Keepers
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: September 18, 2020

Job Description:

Are you looking for a career that will allow you to make someones day, every day? Look no further a caregiver career with Comfort Keepers is the job for you!Become a caregiver with Comfort Keepers and join a compassionate team of people like you who are dedicated to providing companionship, personal care, and health care services for seniors and older adults in the area. Immediate need for caregivers 3 pm-11 pm Monday through Sunday.As a caregiver on our team, you will provide one-on-one assistance to seniors in the comfort of their own homes to ensure they are living the most positive and purposeful lives possible. This role will allow you to connect with seniors on a personal level and make a positive impact on their day-to-day health and wellbeing.Caregiver Job Benefits:Competitive payWork close to your home$1,000 sign-on incentive!Health and Dental Benefits available Flexible and regular available hoursContinued training opportunitiesCreate a lasting bond and make a difference in a senior's lifeBecome a part of a humble team with room to growAs a caregiver with Comfort Keepers, you will provide high-quality senior care and transform day-to-day caregiving into opportunities for meaningful relationships and memories.As for our safety and protocols regarding COVID-19 and our caregivers:Our staff is trained in infectious disease control. Our caregivers will not care for those who exhibit signs of or have been tested positive for the virus as a safekeeping measure for themselves and for their other clients and families.Our caregivers have an established protocol to stay home if they are ill with any sickness so as to not infect any of our clients or their family members. Our staff follows hygiene procedures directed by the CDC, including vigorous and frequent handwashing with soap and water, use of sanitizing gels (with 70% alcohol level or higher), use of disinfectant wipes to frequently wipe down surfaces, proper coughing and sneezing techniques, disposal of any items that may have virus or bacteria, and much more.If any of our staff or their clients should show signs of COVID-19, we will report, isolate and quarantine, as necessary, abiding by national and local guidelines.Caregiver Job Responsibilities:Establish open communication and develop friendly relationships with seniors and their familiesHelp seniors with daily tasks such as light housekeeping and organizationAccompany seniors to the grocery store, doctor appointments and pharmacy visitsOrganize transportation, ambulation, and transfersEncourage activity and movementInspire a positive, can-do attitude when it comes to daily tasks, appointments, and hobbiesMaintain a trusting and comforting environment in the homeDesired Caregiver applicants will meet the following requirements:PCA, HHA, and CNA license or at least one year of professional caregiving experienceValid Driver's License, Automobile Insurance, and reliable vehicleMinimum high school diploma or GED requiredOpen availability strongly preferredSubmit to Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving RecordSubmit to Pre-Employment Drug ScreeningStart your rewarding with Comfort Keepers today. Apply now!This Caregiver position is open at our Fairfax, VA Office Located at, 10721 Main Street #304, Fairfax, VA 22030. Our office serves the Northern Virginia area and this position may require travel to those areas. Life is short. Work somewhere awesome! Learn more here: https://fairfax-211.comfortkeepers.com/Powered by JazzHR

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