CAREGiver - Afternoon, Evening, and Overnight Shifts Available! Full-time Job

The care needs of seniors don't stop at 5:00 PM! Many need assistance with dinner and getting tucked safely into bed before leaving, or their families need respite and time to sleep overnight. And maybe you need a flexible work schedule or additional income. An afternoon, evening, or overnight position may be perfect for you!

Home Instead is looking for professional and compassionate CAREGivers in Punta Gorda, FL to become a part of our team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults right here in Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Englewood, and Rotunda.

**Consistent and flexible 4-12 hour shifts available, Monday through Sunday! Currently offering Full-time and Part-time opportunities**

Key Functions include:

• Companionship and conversation
• Help with household duties such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, and grocery shopping*
• Personal care: assist clients with dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting (Home Health Aide Duties)
• Provide medication reminders and transportation to appointments*
• Support clients with Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care

No experience? No problem. We offer a comprehensive onboarding program that delivers in-depth and hands-on instruction by our Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse, providing our Home Health Aides with all the tools they need to be prepared, confident, and skilled to give care.

Benefits of Joining Home Instead:

• Competitive wages starting at: $13/hr. Entry level, $14/hr. HHA, $15/hr. CNA
• Healthcare insurance (we pay over 50% of premium for FT employees)
• Dental, vision insurance
• Accident coverage
• Paid vacation time
• 401K w/ up to 4% company match
• Professional training and 24/7 live support by our reliable office staff
• Cellular service discount
• New hire mentorship program
• CAREGiver referral bonus program
• On-site CPR certification

Most importantly, the seniors we serve aren’t just clients to us. They’re family. So are the CAREGivers we employ. And because personalities interact differently, we take great care to create compatible matches between each client and CAREGiver. We guarantee a great match for every client and CAREGiver because there is nothing that makes life greater than spending the day with someone you like to be with.

Qualifications:

• Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect
• Possess reliable transportation and the ability to be on time to assigned shifts
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly, professional, and respectful manner
• Have a valid driver's license and 4 years of driving experience
• Over the age of 21 and able to lift 25 lbs.
• Complete a criminal background check and pass a drug screen
• CNAs: State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

All overnight CAREGivers must be able to stay with the client at least until 8:00 AM.

Join our family, apply today!
Careers - Home Instead (homeinsteadswfl.com) or text CARE to 239-596-2050

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you 21 years of age or older?
• Are you able to lift 25 pounds?
• Do you have your own reliable transportation?
• Do you have a minimum of four (4) years driving experience?
• A background check is required, are you willing to complete a background screen as a condition of employment?
• Are you willing to submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment?

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location