Caregiver
Time requirements: Full-time, Part-time positions available
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
Position type: Non-exempt
Full Job Description
The ideal candidate has two years experience working with adults who need help with day-to-day activities. The candidate should be compassionate, courteous, assertive, and a team-player. The candidate must have good attention to detail, be able to follow detailed instructions, and excellent communication skills. Weekly activities are planned throughout the month and week, in and out of the home.
The position duties include (but may not be limited to):
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Shifts Available:
Day shift begins at 6:00AM and ends at 2:15PM
Eve shift begins at 2:00PM and ends at 10:15PM
Night shift begins at 10:00PM and ends at 6:15AM
Physical Requirements:
Benefits:
Location: Wasilla, Alaska
Position type: Non-exempt
Full Job Description
The ideal candidate has two years experience working with adults who need help with day-to-day activities. The candidate should be compassionate, courteous, assertive, and a team-player. The candidate must have good attention to detail, be able to follow detailed instructions, and excellent communication skills. Weekly activities are planned throughout the month and week, in and out of the home.
The position duties include (but may not be limited to):
- Daily house cleaning
- Medication assistance
- Checking on health/safety of residents
- Following the residents plans of care and goals
- Toileting
- Bathing
- Meal preparation/cooking
- Transport clients to appointments and activities
- Daily chore and resident charting
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience (Preferred)
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
- Current adult CPR/First Aid certification
- Current TB test card
- Background check with fingerprints
- Clean background
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Work ethically in pursuit of the mission to enable those who need help with daily tasks.
- Ability to communicate well and understand those with difficulty communicating.
- Plan, prioritize, and use time smartly to complete daily tasks and care.
- Knowledge of disabilities, injuries, and aging.
- Establish and maintain a rapport and strong working relationship with co-workers and client representatives.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Shifts Available:
Day shift begins at 6:00AM and ends at 2:15PM
Eve shift begins at 2:00PM and ends at 10:15PM
Night shift begins at 10:00PM and ends at 6:15AM
Physical Requirements:
- Medium physical workload.
- Employee must be able to exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Benefits:
- Two weeks paid vacation per year (per 2080 hours worked)
- Flexible schedule
To begin your application, click "Apply Now" below. After your initial application is complete, there are legally required agreements and references which will be emailed to the address given in the application.
Northern Comfort is an Equal Opportunity employer!