Job Summary
Are you a nursing student looking for a rewarding and flexible part-time role that allows you to gain valuable hands-on experience while making a positive impact on people's lives? Join our team at AmeriCARE Pinellas serving the beautiful community of Seminole. We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate nursing students to join us as part-time caregivers.
As a part-time caregiver at AmeriCARE Pinellas, you will play a crucial role in providing essential care and support to our clients, helping them maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. This position is ideal for nursing students looking to apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world setting and gain practical experience while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.
Our care team will continually work to promote independence, improve quality of life, share in joy, and help our clients stay safe and Happier@Home
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: Enjoy an industry leading compensation package. Great Start Rate.
- Paid Training: Receive comprehensive training to enhance your caregiving skills.
- Valuable hands-on experience to complement your nursing education.
- Flexible Scheduling: Choose shifts that fit your availability and personal schedule.
- 401K: Participate in a retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Advance your career within the organization.
- Paid In-House Training: Keep up with AHCA training requirements.
- Referral Bonuses: Earn bonuses for referring new employees or clients.
- Workers Comp and Liability Insurance: Employer-paid coverage.
- Mileage Reimbursement: Receive reimbursement for client transportation.
- Additional Bonuses and Awards: Recognitions based on performance and dedication.
- Pay "On Demand" with Tap check.
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.
- Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities with clients.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
- Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to do so.
- 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
- Enrolled in a nursing program (RN, CNA or LPN students preferred).
- Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
- Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
- Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
- Prior experience in a healthcare 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
- Take pride in providing high quality care
- Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)
About Us
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.