Job Description

NOTHING is more important to Schonberg Care than the safety of our staff and clients. As a result, we are taking all precautions to create a safe work environment for our staff.

We\'re not a business, we\'re a family. Schonberg Care takes great pride in the local, personalized, all-hands-on-deck environment we cultivated in the 14 retirement communities we own and operate throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina.

We\'re proud of the culture we\'ve cultivated, and are always seeking qualified, compassionate individuals to join our growing team of caretakers. If you\'d like to join our tightknit, family-oriented team, please take a look at our open positions on the Careers page and apply today!

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.

Help clients take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation

Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor\xe2\x80\x99s appointments, walks etc.)

Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises.

Complete client\xe2\x80\x99s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so

Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents

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.

Qualifications

Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties

Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and reliable transportation every single day

Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner

Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends

Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)

Willingness to enforce health and safety standards

Supportive and compassionate

High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver, CNA or HHA, or completion of a CNA Program

Take pride in providing high quality care

Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

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.

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