03/16/2021
CAREGIVER COMPANION POSITION
ABOUT US:
Here at Echo Home Care we know that our caregivers are the real heroes. We are referring to the kindhearted people who are ready to give their time to serve others’ needs; the generous individuals who work towards becoming an addition to the client family that our seniors can rely on. One of our core values is open communication, which ensures that you will be working with a collaborative and ambitious team. We offer you a chance at personal and professional growth by providing the opportunity to care for seniors as you would for an elder family member in your own home. At Echo Home Care, it’s not just a job. It’s all about taking the chance to empower others by improving their quality of life. So, are you ready to become a hero?
Company Website: www.echohome.care
Facebook: ECHO Home Care
POSITION: Caregiver Companion
• Job Type: Part Time/Full Time
• Starting Salary: $10.00/hour
• Employer Type: Non-medical Home Care Agency
• Travel Required: Within 50-mile radius
• Work Location: Wayne and Oakland Counties
SCHEDULE:
o Monday to Friday
o Weekends
o Day Shift
o Evening Shift
o On Call
BENIFITS:
o Flexible schedules
o Referral program
o Mileage reimbursement
o Helpful and understanding upper management
o On job training and growth opportunities
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
o Compassionate – driven to provide social and emotional support, devotes self to the welfare of others, and treats seniors like a member of his/her own family
o Communication skills – retains active listening skills, takes the time to speak effectively, and proactively collaborates with team for the benefit of the client
o Trustworthy and Reliable – dedicated to meeting and exceeding professional duties with a sense of altruism, is honest to a fault, and has a principled work ethic
o Patient – sensitive to senior’s needs, understanding of others’ perspectives, and works hard to build strong client-family bonds
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Provide non-medical in-home care in the form of Activities of Daily Living, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, and Companionship and Enrichment Activities as described by the individual plan of care. This includes but is not limited to
- Dressing
- Bathing
- Meal preparation
- Light house cleaning
- Transportation to visit family and friends
- Arts and crafts
o Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
o Maintain strict confidentiality of client, family, and caregiver information
o Maintain good personal hygiene and must be neat in appearance
Ability to
o Perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing
o Work assigned hours per week
o Lift up to 50+ pounds
o Work in stressful environment
o Drive up to 50+ miles per day
o Assess and communicate with ill clients, co-workers, and general public
o Read, write, follow instructions and complete training for understanding needs of populations served
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• License/Certification: Valid Driver’s License and Car Insurance
• Work Location: Wayne, Oakland, and Washtenaw Counties
• Hours per week: 20 – 40
• Must pass criminal background check
• Reliable transportation
*Echo Home Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, s*x, physical or mental disability, or age.
