Caregiver: Lafayette M-F 8a-3p - Right at Home Lafayette, LA
Lafayette, LA
About the Job
We are seeking to hire an individual who has a heart to serve and has expereince caring for a cleints with dementia/alzheimers! Looking for somone who is comfortable with animals in the home (specifically cats) and comfortable with personal care! Monday-Friday 8:00a-3:00p in Lafayette. If that is you, apply now!
- Competitive Pay *Determined by experience/ Certification
- Raise Programs
- Extensive Training
- Work/Life balance
Responsibilities could include:
- Provide personal hygiene assistance for the elderly/disabled
- Remind clients to take prescribed medication
- Help with mobility
- Assist with personal care
- Plan and prepare meals
- Perform housekeeping duties
- Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Qualifications
- 18 or older
- Must be willing and able to submit to and pass a drug screen, motor vehicle record check, and criminal background check
- Prior verifiable experience with all ADL's including changing, dressing, bathing, transferring (at least 1 year, family care included) *preferred
- Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
- Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation to and from work every single day
- Ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
- Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
- Supportive and compassionate
- Take pride in providing high quality care
- Comfortable working with Memory Care Clients
- Comfortable with pets (cats and dogs)
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.