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FirstLight Home Care of Southern Maine

CNA/PSS/Caregiver - Greater Lewiston-Auburn area

FirstLight Home Care of Southern Maine, Windham, Maine, United States, 04062


***Immediate openings for experienced candidates in the Greater Lewiston-Auburn areas***

At FirstLight Home Care our purpose is simple: "To Improve Quality of Life". We look for individuals with a passion for excellence, who will help make us better, and who will bring our clients exceptional care and compassion every day. We are looking for a caregiver/PSS/CNA/HHA who is willing to work, is dependable and passionate about helping others. We carefully match the caregiver and the client and assess the home so that you have a pleasant work environment.

We are looking for exceptional Caregivers who:

Feel a passion for caregiving and want to help others

Have a commitment to being there when needed

Place a priority on quality care and who treat every client as if they were their own family

Want to be treated by us as a valuable part of our team

Benefits

Wellsky app for clocking in/out, weekly schedule, client care plans

24-Hour Support Line

Client portal to view the Service Plan and client notes

W-2 Employee - No billing/tax time headaches for you!

Weekly payroll

Same day pay available through Tapcheck

Orientation and In-Service Training Available

Mileage Reimbursement when transporting clients

Paid time and mileage from one client to another

Client Matching - you choose if the client is a good match to your skills

Worker's Compensation

Paid Time Off for both full and part time positions

Employee Logo wear

Health, Dental, Vision, STD, Life insurance policies for 25 hours+/week

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

Remind clients to take prescribed medication

Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)

Assist with personal care and hygiene

Plan and prepare meals

Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so

Perform housekeeping duties

Report any unusual incidents and 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

Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation

At least one year of professional or personal experience as a caregiver or home health aide

Open availability (be able to work various shifts, nights or weekends)

Team player who values friends and family

Must be able to pass a national background check

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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