Employment
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If you are interested in a career as a caregiver, please submit your application and our staff will contact you when a position opens.
We employ competent, caring, and well-trained individuals whose passion is helping others.
Our caregivers are a valued part of our team!
Benefits
Flexible schedules, weekly pay, competitive compensation, incentive pay, time and a half on holidays, direct deposit and part-time positions that offer as few or as many as 32 hours per week.
Available Employment Opportunities:
Are you interested in joining the We Care Home Care of Delaware Family?
If you are passionate about helping people we want you on our team.
Title of Position: Caregiver
- Follows the plan of care to help the consumer to maintain good personal hygiene and maintain a healthful, safe environment, is to perform ONLY those functions specified for each individual consumer.
- Will follow Agency policies and procedures. This applies to contracted employees also.
- Demonstrate competency in all areas of training for personal care.
- Document observations and services in the individual consumer record.
- Report any change in the consumer’s mental or physical condition or in the home situation to his/her immediate supervisor.
- Caregivers may assist consumers with the following activities;
a. Transportation (errands, appointments, etc.)
b. Meal preparation and planning
c. Housekeeping / Laundry
d. Medication reminders (competent consumer’s only)
e. Activities of daily life as needed (Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and ambulation assistance)
Responsibilities
- The ability to drive and the ability to access consumers’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required
- Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the consumer’s condition and to perform consumer care
- On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and assist with consumer transfers
- Must have pre-employment checks, a physical within three months prior to employment, a completed orientation, competency test prior to providing care and annually, annual performance evaluation
- Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
Qualifications
Our ideal Caregiver has a high school diploma or GED and previous experience caring for seniors and/or the disabled. He or she must have a genuine desire to help others, excellent business and personal references, and reliable transportation. Applicants must be bondabe, able to pass a drug screen, the required training and orientation program and all abuse registry & State/Federal criminal background checks
- Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to consumer, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this
- Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation
- Must understand and respect consumer’s including ethics and confidentiality of care
- Must be able to understand, read and write English. Bilingual candidates are a plus
- CNA/Aide Certificate (preferred, not required)
- Must be able to pass drug screen and criminal background checks prior to employment
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- Must have a working cell phone
Caregiver (Bilingual – Fluent in English/Spanish)
About Us:
Are you bilingual? Are you looking for a job where you feel valued? Do you have the capacity to care for others? If so, call We Care Home Care of Delaware! We Care Home Care of Delaware works to provide personal assistant care, and support to help enhance the lives of the aging, disabled and those needing short term assistance.
About the Role
Our caregivers provide non-medical, in-home support to our consumers, which include seniors and others requiring assistance in their day to day lives. This is performed under the direction, instruction and supervision of a qualified supervisor. As a caregiver, you will supply companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and mentorship for a safe, protected, clean, and orderly environment, in addition to, having the flexibility to provide for our consumers.
Benefits:
- Flexible Schedules up to 32 hours weekly
- Training Programs
- Time and a Half for Holidays
- Environment that cultivates professional development
- Competitive Compensation
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and/or hygiene assistance for elderly consumers by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
- Remind consumers to take medication and assist consumers with ambulation
- Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Plan and prepare meals and help with exercises
- Complete consumer’s 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 consumer with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary
Qualifications
- Bilingual – A fluent English/Spanish speaking caregiver required
- High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver, CNA or HHA, or completion of a CNA Program
- Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
- Ability to assist with consumer transfer with or without accommodations
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- 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 or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)
- Willingness to enforce to health and safety standards
- Supportive and compassionate
- Take pride in providing high quality care
- Assistive Devices experience a plus
- Ability to pass both a drug screen and federal criminal background check
- Must have a working cell phone
Address
We Care Home of Delaware, Inc.
2706 Kirkwood Highway
3rd Floor
Wilmington, Delaware 19805
Phone
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Servicing
- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Kent County
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Working Hours
9:00am – 4:00pm