Private-Duty Caregiver for Hospice Client

About Us: 

At Private Home Care, we believe Caregivers are the heart of our business. We highly value and respect our team of exceptional Caregivers, and that’s why we have higher job satisfaction and lower turnover. When you join PHC, you join a team of professionals that are skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate about serving others and providing the best care.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a compassionate caregiver to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our clients. Also, be comfortable working with a Hospice client with a peg-tube and ostomy bag. The current schedule is morning day-hours available 7 days a week; can work with another caregiver to cover shifts.

Pay Rate: $15 - $16 depending upon experience.

Benefits:

• Better Pay: We pay our caregivers 25% more than the industry average.
• Supportive, Professional Culture: Our Caregivers have 24/7 support from our office staff. 
• Thoughtful Client Matching: We put a lot of thought into matching our Caregivers with the right client.
• Flexible schedule: We set your client schedule around your life (ie. family commitments, school, etc.).
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and Aflac. 
• 401(k) with company match after one year of employment with immediate vesting.
• Employee referral program
• Employee assistance program

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 accompanies 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
• Ability to Lift up to 25lbs and to assist with transporting (i.e. Gait Belt or Hoyer Lift)

Qualifications:

• Have paid caregiving experience and/or a CNA, PCA, LPN, or RN
• Be age 21 or older
• Pass a comprehensive background check and reference check
• Pass PHC’s skills & knowledge assessment
• Have a valid Driver's License, a good driving record, and an insured reliable vehicle
• Basic English speaking, reading, and writing skills; High School Diploma or equivalent 

Work Location: Spring Hill, KS 66083

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.