Companion Caregiver - Dementia Care

Partnerships with health systems and health plans drive much of the referral volume.

Overview

We have an immediate opening for a Companion Caregiver - Dementia Care in Rockford. Our caregivers pick their availability, get weekly pay and receive mileage between clients. This is an in-person role at our Rockford location.

In this role you will

• Provide companionship, conversation and supervision for clients with dementia
• Prepare meals and snacks that follow the client's diet
• Call the office right away about falls, injuries or missed visits
• Record visit notes and clock in and out through the EVV app
• Follow the care plan written by the supervising RN
• Take vital signs and report changes to the case manager or nurse
• Help clients with bathing, showering, dressing and toileting

Required qualifications

• 1+ months of caregiving experience preferred, including caring for a family member
• Able to lift or assist up to 50 lbs
• Patient, respectful manner with older adults
• CPR and first aid certification, or willingness to get certified

Preferred qualifications

• Second language such as Spanish, Russian or Vietnamese
• Hoyer lift experience
• Dementia or Alzheimer's training

Schedule: Mornings, 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday to Friday

Expected salary range: $17.00 - $20.50/hr, plus bonus eligibility.

Compensation and benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Three weeks of PTO to start
• Vision insurance
• Shift differential for nights and weekends
• Uniforms provided
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Interview process: a phone call, a meeting with the hiring manager, and a final conversation with the team.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Harrowreach Hospice.