Job Details
Assisting Hands Home Care is looking for caring, conscientious, and dependable caregivers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those they serve, allowing them to maintain their independence and to remain in their own home. We currently have openings for a variety of shifts serving clients in Clackamas and Multnomah counties and positions which include Companion Caregiver. Caregiver starting wage is $15.50-18.50/hr, DOE.
Our company is known for being accommodating and supportive and investing in our staff while providing an environment that fosters growth. Here are the reasons caregivers like to work with us:
- Paid orientation
- Flexible schedules - offering full time and part time - Your Choice
- State of the art scheduling software with smart phone app
- Paid ongoing training through IPCed
- Paid sick time
- Paid travel time between shifts
- RN who creates the service plan with in-field support
- 24 hour ON-CALL assistance (from a live staff member)
- Our friendly, compassionate and experienced office staff and family environment
- Competitive pay
- BONUS REFERRAL PROGRAM!
You will assist with tasks intended to help a client with "Activities of Daily Living" as well as performing a variety of household service and tasks. These may include and but are not limited to:
- Bathing
- Personal Grooming & Hygiene
- Dressing
- Toileting & Elimination
- Mobility
- Nutrition/Hydration & Feeding
- Medication Reminders
- Mental/Cognitive Needs
- Light Housekeeping
- Meal Planning & Preparation
- Laundry
- Grocery Shopping & Errands
- Transportation to Appointments
- Standby and/or Assist with Transfers and Ambulation (some lifting required)
We look for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Experience as a caregiver in a home care setting or skilled facility certainly helps, but we would be willing to talk to you if you are trying to get started in home care
- You must pass a thorough criminal background check and have solid personal references
- You must be able to function with minimal supervision when you are on shift and caring for a client
- Our caregivers must be able to maintain an appropriate, professional relationship with our clients
- You must have good communication skills to interact effectively with clients
- Our caregivers must have a valid driver's license, current TB test, CPR First Aid certification and provide professional certificates
- And you must be able to physically perform the work of caring for clientswhich usually requires that you can bend, climb, stoop, and stand, as well as lift 20-30 pounds without hurting yourself
Minimum Requirements
The caregiver must:
- Be 18 years of age or older;
- Be able to communicate both orally and in writing to sufficiently perform their tasks and duties and interact effectively with clients and agency staff;
- Be able to pass all screening tests, including but not limited to criminal records and LEIE checks;
- Have proof of the ability to work in the U.S.A. legally; and
- Be able to successfully complete caregiver and medication training or have proof of current certification by the Oregon State Board of Nursing as a nursing assistant or medication aide in good standing.
Assisting Hands is the company you've been looking for who wants to invest in your future and happiness. Join our family today!
Compensation: $11-$13/hr DOE
Assisting Hands Home Care prides itself on offering compassionate, dependable home care to their clients across the US. Their unparalleled reputation of quality home care covers a broad spectrum of services ranging from aging care for the elderly, post-surgery care, transitional care from a hospital or rehab, to post maternity care for those mothers who need care after the birth of their child.
Aside from the company's mission for quality home care and passion for the value of family, one of the other reasons that Assisting Hands has provided such exceptional care to their clients is due to their high standards for hiring.
According to the company's Vice President, Gail Stout, Assisting Hands Home Care believes that the caregivers are the face of the company. "Our agencies hire caregivers that first and foremost align with our company's core values." Gail went on to explain that their agencies do a complete interview process of each hiring candidate. "We look for the three most important qualities in our caregivers which is professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills." Additionally, the agencies do a comprehensive background screening, training and verification of skill competency. "Each AHHC agency has a robust pool of caregivers but we are always looking to hire additional caregivers that meet our guidelines and criteria for caring for our clients," Gail said.
According to some of the agencies' caregivers, Assisting Hands motivates their employees to give the best care possible. "They treat their caregivers with very high standards," said Fatima L. She went on to say that the company strives to provide quality care to their clients for all their individual needs. "Because of this quality care it makes a great difference to all elderly clients and their families."
Some of the other comments made by various Assisting Hands caregivers are "I applaud this company for the high standards and ethics that I have witnessed..." - Julie J.
"I have worked for home care companies in the past and none of them are at all like Assisting Hands Home Care. I feel like a genuinely valued employee." Kelsey L.
"What I have experienced since working at AHHC is that the company truly cares about its clients just as well as its employees. They are always willing to help and go the extra mile to meet everyone's needs." LaEasha G.
Assisting Hands Home Care and their employees believe that there is value to offering dependable care and compassion to those in need which is witnessed on a daily basis by both the staff and the clients. No matter what service is being provided, from light housekeeping and making meals to helping with bathing and grooming needs, caring for others with dignity and dedication is paramount to Assisting Hands Home Care which is reflected in AHHC caregivers.