ON-CALL, FULL-TIME CAREGIVER - VALDOSTA (local candidates, please)

Great opportunity for a Caregiver to get 40 hours guaranteed pay per week with benefits! Starting pay is based on experience and above regular starting pay.

IMPORTANT: Only apply for this position if you are able to work weekdays, some evenings, some overnights and some weekends on an on-call basis.
 

Eligibility – In order to be eligible for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be trained and willing to provide all types of services that a client may require, including home management tasks, personal care tasks, and nurse-delegated tasks.
• Must be willing to work with all types of clients, including males, females, couples/spouses, and clients that might have special circumstances or exhibit challenging behavior (such as Alzheimer’s or dementia).
• Must be willing to work with clients that smoke and/or have pets.
• Must be willing to drive to see a client in any part of our service territory (no exceptions).  Gas allowance provided in some situations.
• There will also be times in this position that you are on standby, which means you will need to be available to work as needed.

Requirements to be a caregiver:

• Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
• Must have a minimum of 6-months or more hands-on experience with Assisted Care
• Complete a criminal background check, DMV check and drug screen
• Possess a valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance

Benefits – include:

• Guaranteed Hours – guarantee that you will be paid for a minimum of 40 hours per week/80 hours per pay period
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave – 6 days (48 hours) paid PTO/sick leave time per year, available in full after 60 days in the position
• Opportunity to participate in company 401K
• Weekly Schedule – you receive your schedule on a weekly basis from the Scheduling Department
• Refer-a-Friend bonus $100
• $17 per hour pay rate

Home Instead provides a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care, and compassion. We are looking for experienced caregivers - working with members of your family members counts as experience too! Find out more about this fulfilling career opportunity at www.homeinstead.com/585 and click on the Careers tab.