Home Care Association of America

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Home Care Association of America  •  Maine (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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We are looking for caregivers that are interested in learning and growing their skills within the senior care industry. Our Companion Caregivers are not only reliable, dependable and honest, but also compassionate and caring. RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Providing companionship and conversation
  • Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding
  • Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing
  • Laying out clothes and assisting with dressing
  • Planning and preparing meals
  • Providing medication reminders
  • Providing transportation to and from appointments
  • Helping family members learn safe care techniques

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
  • Ability to interpret the client’s provided plan of care
  • Valid driver’s license and transportation
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
  • Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)
  • Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies
  • Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
  • Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus!

WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?

  • Health benefits available
  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Training and support for our caregivers


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.

Becoming a Caregiver
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.

As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?

Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.

Home Care Association of America

About Home Care Association of America

HCAOA represents over 3,500 member organizations and over 500,000 caregivers providing private in-home care services for the elderly and disabled.

When you become a member of HCAOA you receive:

-A variety of members-only discounts on products and services you will need for your agency.

-Free and discounted webinars.

-Access to HCAOA's weekly newsletter, featuring the most up-to-date home care news.

-Access to HCAOA's quarterly magazine, The Voice.

-A voice on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. and in your own state.

...and more!

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
Year Founded
2002
Website
hcaoa.org
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