About this opportunity
Wecaremoore lists this Direct Service Worker opportunity in amite city, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Island Home Care is a family run business that is owned and operated by husband and wife duo Chris and Brandi Rinaudo. Both Chris and Brandi have years of experience with medicine. Chris served in the US Navy where he gained much knowledge and exposure to the field and Brandi has been an RN for over 20 years. At Island Home Care, we aim to help others live their best life and we take pride in our ability to provide care and compassion to our clients. We do our best to offer employee benefits that enhance the well being of our team members and strive to add new benefits each year.
Do you enjoy working alone in a home environment? No prior experience is required-we will train.
Pick Your Shift!
As one of the largest privately-owned and locally-run home care businesses in our area, we are able to offer many different shifts and locations to choose from. We want you to have a job that fits your personal schedule!
Our Caregivers work in the homes of clients who may need help to maintain their independence with:
Meal preparation and/or eating
Grooming, bathing, and/or dressing
Hygiene
Mobility
Light housekeeping
Medication reminders
Companionship and conversation
Appointments and errands
Are you...
Friendly and Loving?
Compassionate?
Respectful?
Patient?
Professional?
Skills:
Ability to work independently without the need for constant supervision
Ability to pass state-required training requirements
Ability to climb one flight of stairs and enter various homes that may or may not be handicap accessible
Commitment to adhere to health and safety standards
Ability to follow a plan of care unique to each client
Time management
Outstanding communication and interpersonal know-how
Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making
Strong ethics
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Mobile cellular device
Some clients require physical mobility assistance up to 50 lbs.
Able to lift 10lbs.
Reliable transportation
Benefits:
Competitive Pay
Flexible Schedules
Paid Overtime
10 Holidays paid at 1.5x regular rate
Monthly Incentive Programs to win PAID TIME OFF!
Alternate terms: Direct Service Worker, CNA, aide, care, giver, health, assisted, living, senior, home, nursing, community, personal care aide, companion, personal assistant, PCA, personal care assistant
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Who can apply
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