Live In Caregiver

About the job

Care to Stay Home is hiring live-in caregivers to give one-on-one care to seniors in their own homes in the Spokane area. Caregivers help clients stay safe, comfortable and independent at home.

The posting says Care to Stay Home has a local care management team and pairs two caregivers on each live-in assignment so the client gets consistent care.

What you'll do

• Give companionship and emotional support
• Help with bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care
• Prepare meals and help with daily routines
• Help with mobility and fall prevention, and keep the home safe and comfortable
• Give medication reminders
• Do light housekeeping and laundry
• Observe the client and report any changes in well-being

What you need

• Able to live in the client's home for a 3- or 4-day stretch
• Able to cover at least one weekend day
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work on your own
• Reliable transportation
• Able to meet the applicable Idaho employment and background screening requirements, as the posting states
• Certification is not required to apply

Preferred

• Previous caregiving experience
• NAC certification (the posting encourages caregivers with NAC certification to apply, and starting pay differs for HCA and NAC certification)

Schedule

• Full-time
• Live-in assignments are shared by two caregivers: one stays 4 days in a row and the other 3 days in a row
• Each caregiver works at least one weekend day
• Shifts usually start at 8:00 AM on the transition day, and you stay in the client's home for the whole rotation
• Working hours, rest periods and overnight duties are explained before you accept an assignment

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Training and development and a chance for advancement
• Company parties, employee discounts and wellness resources
• During each assignment the client provides a room and bed for sleeping and an 8-hour rest period