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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location 708 S. Florida Ave
Lakeland, Florida

About this job

Growing franchise home care agency, Comfort Keepers® has a network of over 750 locations throughout the United States, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

We are delighted that you are interested in a career with Comfort Keepers® that offers attractive compensation and a meaningful challenge. We encourage you to continue with this online employment application in order to be considered as a member of our dynamic team! 


**MULTIPLE OPENINGS, FLEXIBLE SHIFTS, FLEXIBLE START DATES & WORK NEAR YOUR HOME**

Our growing franchise home care agency is seeking multiple caregivers/companions and/or home health aides to fill a variety of part-time and full-time positions.  In addition to our immediate openings, we are hiring 5+ caregivers/week to join our growing team. 

 Currently hiring for multiple shifts in and between the following areas: 

  • Auburndale
  • Bartow
  • Davenport
  • Dundee
  • Frostproof
  • Fort Meade
  • Kathleen
  • Haines City
  • Indian Lake Estates
  • Lake Alfred
  • Lake Wales
  • Lakeland
  • Polk City
  • Winter Haven 

Job Requirements

 WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL?
  • Applicants must have valid, up-to-date driver's license
  • A kind, compassionate and caring demeanor
  • Be dependable, responsible and reliable
  • Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
  • Prior experience working in home care is a huge plus!  However, we are willing to train the right candidates for the job  

We strive to offer opportunities near your home and place caregivers into shifts that work well with your schedule. 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Training opportunities for new and experienced candidates, come grow with us!
  • 24 hour support & the tools you need to be successful on the job
  • Unique benefits & Annual Bonus for performance, insurance, etc 

*INTERVIEWING OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS TO FILL A VARIETY OF OPENINGS: FLEXIBLE START DATES & SCHEDULES AVAILABLE* 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Helps client with personal care functions as needed, such as bathing/grooming and toileting/incontinence care
  • Helps prepare meals and cleans up kitchen/dishes
  • Helps provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment by performing light housekeeping tasks and helping with laundry
  • Observes and reports any changes in the client’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Provides companionship for the client including social and emotional support
  • Provides occasional transportation for the client to complete errands/appointments
  • Reminds client to take self-administered medications
  • Communicates with clients and families regarding care
  • Helps client at mealtimes and monitors eating habits
  • Helps client to and from daily activities

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Must meet or exceed the minimum qualifications for required background checks
  • Must have dependable transportation, valid automobile insurance, and a valid driver's license
  • Knowledge of general sanitary and safety practices
  • Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, sit, walk, reach, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds
  • Able to follow spoken and written instructions and document services provided
  • Able to function independently in the home setting with minimal direct supervision
  • Able to maintain satisfactory relationships with clients, family, and team members
  • Experience with Alzheimer’s Disease a plus

 

Comfort Keepers is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Comfort Keepers is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Job Benefits

  • Annual review Bonus
  • Direct Deposit
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Flexible Schedule