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Experienced Caregivers Wanted for Weekend Evening and Overnight! We are searching for caregivers who strive to be the best!! Are you a nurturing, dependable and warm-hearted person? Do you gain personal satisfaction in serving others?  If you answered "yes" to these questions, we may have just the right career for you.  Our Caregivers are the keystone of our business, providing much needed service to seniors and their families struggling to keep their independence on a daily basis. Our Caregivers possess the virtues of compassion, care, dependability, professionalism, honesty, flexibility, problem solving, a positive attitude and love. To those we serve, our Caregivers represent who we are and what we stand for. From basic companion care (which includes, but is not limited to light housekeeping, sitter care, transportation, meal preparation, etc.) to more integral personal care (which includes, but is not limited to incontinence care, transferring, dressing and bathing, etc.), our Caregivers provide a wide range of services. They also may work a variety of shifts,  mornings, evenings, nights and weekends, etc. Compensation and Benefits  * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Healthcare Membership Model  * Meridian Springs Primary Care * Hospital / Medical Indemnity Benefits * Legal protection * Life Insurance  * Employee Recognition  * Referral bonus  * $10.50/hour - $13.00/hr depending on experience Reports to Owner/Director of Operations  Company Overview Since 1996, Always Best Care has helped families with non-medical in-home care and assisted living placement services along with skilled home health care. Always Best Care clients receive extraordinary care in an inspiring environment with caring people. Our Care Coordinators have worked with more than 25,000 seniors across the country. We hire employees who are inherently courteous and polite and treat all clients with the highest level of respect and professionalism. Summary Our experienced caregivers make more possible in the lives of our clients. Our future employees have a minimum of two years of experience caregiving, excellent communication skills, personal care experience with seniors and a heart for working with seniors.  The main function of the caregivers is to provide care for clients in a safe, secure, professional environment which meets their needs. Caregivers help assist with the activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, continence care, meal preparation, medication reminders, keeping the home safe and clean, as well as the overall supervision of the clients’ physical and mental well being. We combine professional care management, training and counseling to deliver superior services to older adults, their families, and the professionals involved in their care.   * Compassionate. * Excellent Communication skills. * Heart for working with seniors. * Enjoys assisting with the daily activities of patient care. * Dependable Transportation * Flexible to open shifts  * Team oriented    Primary Responsibilities * Provides daily routine care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding. * Cleans rooms and makes client beds. * Answers clients calls. * Converses with clients to provide assurance. * Observes Universal Precautions. * Provides client transportation to doctor appointments, outside activities, and shopping. * Provides client laundry and linen changes. * Light housekeeping. * Provides medication reminders. * Meal preparation and clean up. Knowledge and Skills Requirements * State CNA certification / CHHA certification preferred but not required. * No experience required, will train * High school diploma or GED. * Valid driver's license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation. * Exceptional interpersonal skills. * Knowledge working with memory care clients a plus.  * Must be able to lift 25 lbs.  * Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Work Hours Varies depending on patient needs