Full-Time Caregiver in Norway-South Paris Area - Immediate Openings at FirstLight Home Care of Southern Maine

Immediate openings for experienced candidates in the Norway/South Paris

This is a guaranteed full-time position with benefits. Willing to work 8-12 hour shifts. Overnight availability a plus. We offer overnight, weekend and holiday differentials.

At FirstLight Home Care our purpose is simple: "To Improve Quality of Life". We look for individuals with a passion for excellence, who will help make us better, and who will bring our clients exceptional care and compassion every day. We are looking for a caregiver/PSS/CNA/HHA who is willing to work, is dependable and passionate about helping others. We carefully match the caregiver and the client and assess the home so that you have a pleasant work environment.

We are looking for exceptional Caregivers who:

• Feel a passion for caregiving and want to help others
• Have a commitment to being there when needed
• Place a priority on quality care and who treat every client as if they were their own family
• Want to be treated by us as a valuable part of our team

Benefits

• Wellsky app for clocking in/out, weekly schedule, availability
• 24-Hour Support Line
• Client portal to view the Service Plan and client notes
• W-2 Employee - No billing/tax time headaches for you!
• Weekly payroll through Paychex Flex
• Same day pay available through Tapcheck
• Orientation and In-Service Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid time and mileage from one client to another
• Client Matching - you choose if the client is a good match to your skills
• Worker's Compensation
• Paid Time Off for both full and part time positions
• Employee Logo wear
• Health, FSA, Dental, Vision, STD, Life insurance policies for 25 hours+/week

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist with personal care and hygiene
• Plan and prepare meals
• Complete client's shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
• At least one year of professional or personal experience as a caregiver or home health aide
• Flexible availability (be able to work various shifts, nights or weekends)
• Team player who values friends and family
• Must be able to pass a national background check

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.

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