Caregiver – Care Companions

Description: Caregiver

At Unity, we are dedicated to honoring life by bringing peace of mind and comfort when it matters most. With over 46 years of compassionate care, we take pride in the supportive and collaborative environment we provide for our team members. By joining Unity, you will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who share our core values of Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Compassion, and Accountability. Together, we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

The Care Companion Caregiver is responsible for client satisfaction by assisting them with activities of daily living, providing companionship, and performing light housekeeping duties. The caregiver also helps with simple meal preparation, socialization, and client transport.

Schedule

Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours, with availability required every other weekend. We can be flexible with your schedule; however, hours need to be consistent week to week. The role is roughly 10–15 hours per week.

Pay

Based on prior caregiving experience, between $17.00-$25.50 per hour.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow client and Care Companions directions
• Ability to be on time to visits and complete tasks as scheduled.
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and cooperatively with others.
• Must have compassion for Care Companions clients and a desire to help others.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours a week, including every other weekend (this would include a Saturday and Sunday consecutively).
• Ability to complete all training and pre-employment background checks within required deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about clients, families, caregivers, support staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics and standard precautions.
• Ability to be flexible in tim...