CNA/PSS/Caregiver - Greater Lewiston-Auburn area

Company: FirstLight Home Care of Southern Maine
Location: Windham
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

***Immediate openings for experienced candidates in the Greater Lewiston-Auburn areas***

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, client care plans
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
Same day pay available through Tapcheck
Orientation and In-Service Training Available
Mileage Reimbursement when transporting clients
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, 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
Open 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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