Primary caregiver job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example primary caregiver requirements on a job description
Primary caregiver requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in primary caregiver job postings.
Sample primary caregiver requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Valid state certification in primary care
- Minimum two years of experience in primary care
- Competency in specialist care
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
Sample required primary caregiver soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy and a compassionate demeanor
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Patience and the ability to multi-task
- Excellent time management skills
Primary caregiver job description example 1
BAYADA Home Health Care primary caregiver job description
BAYADA Home Care has an immediate need for Caregivers to care for our clients. As a member of our home care team, you will be valued, respected, and heard.
Come join Forbes Top 10 Best Employers in Hawaii!!! We love what we do and it shows!
We offer EXCELLENT BENEFITS! Paid time off, 401(k), health insurance, education assistance, and more!
Immediate openings:
12 Hour Night / Day Shifts
BAYADA Benefits:
• Weekly pay
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Short commute times - we try to match you to opportunities near your home
• Positive work environment and the tools you need to do your job
• A stable working environment - we invest in our care team
• 24 / 7 on call clinical manager support
Qualifications for Caregivers:
• CNA training or minimum one year work experience (preferred)
Job Responsibilities:
• Activities of daily living
• Light housekeeping
• Range of motion / exercises
• Home Management Tasks: laundry, meal preparation, bed making etc.
• Medication assistance
BAYADA recognizes and rewards our Caregivers who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team!
Sponsor-OHC
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
Come join Forbes Top 10 Best Employers in Hawaii!!! We love what we do and it shows!
We offer EXCELLENT BENEFITS! Paid time off, 401(k), health insurance, education assistance, and more!
Immediate openings:
12 Hour Night / Day Shifts
BAYADA Benefits:
• Weekly pay
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Short commute times - we try to match you to opportunities near your home
• Positive work environment and the tools you need to do your job
• A stable working environment - we invest in our care team
• 24 / 7 on call clinical manager support
Qualifications for Caregivers:
• CNA training or minimum one year work experience (preferred)
Job Responsibilities:
• Activities of daily living
• Light housekeeping
• Range of motion / exercises
• Home Management Tasks: laundry, meal preparation, bed making etc.
• Medication assistance
BAYADA recognizes and rewards our Caregivers who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team!
Sponsor-OHC
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
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Primary caregiver job description example 2
Northbridge Communities primary caregiver job description
Earn while you Learn!
No certification needed....just a love for Seniors!
Are you ready to care? Experience is not necessary, but a passion for working with seniors is!
The world is changing. If you've been thinking of making a change too, look at Stafford Hill Assisted Living. Are you ready to love,
really love
, what you do for work? Do you want the work you do to have meaning and value? Are you ready for something that's different from everywhere else you've "worked"? If your answer is 'yes' to those three questions, then we want you to meet our team of dedicated caring professionals and learn about our
Earn While You Learn Program!
By participating in the Northbridge Earn While You Learn Program
you will be paid to earn a 54-Hour Personal Care Servicestraining certificate!
This program is compliant with Massachusetts EOEA regulations and qualifies you to work in Assisted Living communities in Massachusetts.
This is work that is meaningful and rewarding.
At Stafford Hill Assisted Living, your work address is where our residents call home. There will be staff meetings, call bells, beds to make, and socks to help put on, but there will also be moments to join the table of Veterans recalling stories of shore leave, accompanying someone on a sunny walk to the resident's garden to pick fresh herbs, and spirited impromptu debates about John Wayne's best film as you pass through the hall. Our team is here to make our resident's lives easier and happier. They along with their families trust you to provide quality compassionate care.
What will you do?
You will ensure our resident's needs of daily living are met by providing limited personal assistance such as, but not limited to, assisting residents with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, serving meals, laundering clothes and linens, visiting with residents, and attending to other resident needs as they arise.
Being part of the amazingly talented inclusive Stafford Hill care team includes :
Flexible Work Hours and awesome Fringe Benefits! Feeling valued for your contributions! Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal days, and your Birthday! Encouraging and Supportive Leadership! Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401k Options + Company Match! Ongoing Education & In-services!
*All candidates will be required to show valid proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 before commencing work or commit to obtaining full vaccination within 30 days of commencing work unless they receive an approved exemption.
Live Well, Love Life
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#IND1
No certification needed....just a love for Seniors!
Are you ready to care? Experience is not necessary, but a passion for working with seniors is!
The world is changing. If you've been thinking of making a change too, look at Stafford Hill Assisted Living. Are you ready to love,
really love
, what you do for work? Do you want the work you do to have meaning and value? Are you ready for something that's different from everywhere else you've "worked"? If your answer is 'yes' to those three questions, then we want you to meet our team of dedicated caring professionals and learn about our
Earn While You Learn Program!
By participating in the Northbridge Earn While You Learn Program
you will be paid to earn a 54-Hour Personal Care Servicestraining certificate!
This program is compliant with Massachusetts EOEA regulations and qualifies you to work in Assisted Living communities in Massachusetts.
This is work that is meaningful and rewarding.
At Stafford Hill Assisted Living, your work address is where our residents call home. There will be staff meetings, call bells, beds to make, and socks to help put on, but there will also be moments to join the table of Veterans recalling stories of shore leave, accompanying someone on a sunny walk to the resident's garden to pick fresh herbs, and spirited impromptu debates about John Wayne's best film as you pass through the hall. Our team is here to make our resident's lives easier and happier. They along with their families trust you to provide quality compassionate care.
What will you do?
You will ensure our resident's needs of daily living are met by providing limited personal assistance such as, but not limited to, assisting residents with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, serving meals, laundering clothes and linens, visiting with residents, and attending to other resident needs as they arise.
Being part of the amazingly talented inclusive Stafford Hill care team includes :
Flexible Work Hours and awesome Fringe Benefits! Feeling valued for your contributions! Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal days, and your Birthday! Encouraging and Supportive Leadership! Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401k Options + Company Match! Ongoing Education & In-services!
*All candidates will be required to show valid proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 before commencing work or commit to obtaining full vaccination within 30 days of commencing work unless they receive an approved exemption.
Live Well, Love Life
#zr
#IND1
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Primary caregiver job description example 3
Ecumen primary caregiver job description
Ecumen Pathstone is hiring a Resident Assistant. Ecumen Pathstone is a campus community offering comprehensive care services. Ecumen Pathstone consists of assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation care, memory care, adult day services, and independent living. Ecumen also offers homecare, hospice, as well as a supply store- all within the Mankato, MN area.
Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.
Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.
Responsibilities:
The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing personal care and delegated health-related services designed to maintain the resident’s physical and emotional well-being. The Resident Assistant follows the service schedule for each resident and correctly documents services provided.
Enhanced & Competitive Wages: $16.22 to $20.28 depending on work experience
SIGN-ON BONUS: $2,500 for Full-Time NOC and $1,500 for Part-Time NOC
Schedules Available: Full-Time, Part-Time and On-Call schedules available on Day, Evening or Overnight Shifts. Pick which shift works best for you!
*Only work every 3rd weekend on our Full-Time Overnight Schedule!
Ecumen offers an outstanding benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision 401K Retirement with a Generous Matching Program Paid Time Off (PTO) and Crisis & Caregiver Leave Collaborative Team Environment Robust Training and Mentoring (no experience or certification needed) And much more!
Essential job responsibilities include:
Assists with medication, treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director/Manager per individualized care plan.
Observes, documents and reports changes in physical, cognitive and emotional condition of any of the residents.
Promotes independence with residents, offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the Clinical Director or Registered Nurse.
Orients and coaches assigned employees.
Completes scheduled cleaning tasks.
Leads and assists resident activities as assigned.
Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties.
Qualifications:
Resident Assistant
Minimum Required Qualifications:
17 years of age or older Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED or Higher Previous experience with working with seniors Licensure/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant CNA and/or Home Health Aide
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ecumen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We participate in E-Verify.
Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.
Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.
Responsibilities:
The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing personal care and delegated health-related services designed to maintain the resident’s physical and emotional well-being. The Resident Assistant follows the service schedule for each resident and correctly documents services provided.
Enhanced & Competitive Wages: $16.22 to $20.28 depending on work experience
SIGN-ON BONUS: $2,500 for Full-Time NOC and $1,500 for Part-Time NOC
Schedules Available: Full-Time, Part-Time and On-Call schedules available on Day, Evening or Overnight Shifts. Pick which shift works best for you!
*Only work every 3rd weekend on our Full-Time Overnight Schedule!
Ecumen offers an outstanding benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision 401K Retirement with a Generous Matching Program Paid Time Off (PTO) and Crisis & Caregiver Leave Collaborative Team Environment Robust Training and Mentoring (no experience or certification needed) And much more!
Essential job responsibilities include:
Assists with medication, treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director/Manager per individualized care plan.
Observes, documents and reports changes in physical, cognitive and emotional condition of any of the residents.
Promotes independence with residents, offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the Clinical Director or Registered Nurse.
Orients and coaches assigned employees.
Completes scheduled cleaning tasks.
Leads and assists resident activities as assigned.
Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties.
Qualifications:
Resident Assistant
Minimum Required Qualifications:
17 years of age or older Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED or Higher Previous experience with working with seniors Licensure/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant CNA and/or Home Health Aide
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ecumen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We participate in E-Verify.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024