Companion Caregiver Jobs

At Comprehensive Care, our caregivers are our front line and most common representative. As a Companion Caregiver, you will be caring for the elderly, vulnerable, disabled and most often those that cannot care for themselves. You are required to keep the client’s needs above all else and perform the following duties with the utmost care. Our office in Chattanooga provides caregivers for the local area including Ooltewah, Cleveland, Tyner, East Brainerd, Jasper, East Ridge, and many others.

Our Caregivers

We take the time to match our clients with the right caregiver through our CareMatch program. This program allows us to assess and understand our clients’ needs so that we can provide the best care possible. Our caregivers are trained in the Sentinel Way to ensure they meet our high standards of service.

We take great care in matching the right caregiver to the right client. By using behavioral assessment tools, we gain insight into our caregivers and match that to the needs and desires of our clients.

Companion Caregiver Primary Responsibilities

• Other household tasks as specified in the client’s plan of care
• Assist the client with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as specified in the client’s plan of care created during in-take. Those activities may include but are not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, other personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating and continence care.
• To report daily activity to your supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs. Other communication avenues when available and as needed, including but not limited to phone calls, emails, agency app, face to face, etc.
• Assist with medication assistance, housekeeping services, laundry, meal preparation, feeding, shopping, transportation to and from appointments and companionship.

Shifts Offered

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 12 Hour Shifts
• Short Shift
• 8 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• 10 Hour Shifts

Benefits Offered

• Daily Pay
• PPE Provided
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• Holiday Pay
• Pay Rate: $14.00-$18.00/hour
• Dental Insurance

As a Comprehensive Care Companion Caregiver, you will also:

• Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Keep your personal appearance in compliance with SHC Policies, including abiding by company dress code
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect immediately up the proper chain of command, as required by law
• Demonstrate honesty, accountability and integrity
• Ensure protection of confidential information that is stored, handled, or maintained by following Company policies and procedures related to confidentiality and/or HIPAA regulations.
• Be timely in reporting for shifts or making scheduling changes
• Remain vigilant of any potential care concerns or change in condition
• Abide by all policies and procedures set forth by the Company.
• Be required to lift or push up to 50 pounds
• Attend meetings and in-services as requested.
• Provide superior care to SHC clients
• Document any behavior, events, conditions or people that are out of the ordinary
• Practice safety in all activities concerning SHC clients

Companion Caregiver Required Knowledge:

• Demonstrate proficiency with Homecare Company Management System--ClearCare
• Ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
• Work requires good communication skills.

Companion Caregiver Required Skills:

Caregivers Are Required To

Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Effective organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through.
• Maintain an established work schedule.
• 18 Years of Age or Older
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Maintain “Fit for Duty” physical condition, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and will possess the following minimum requirements:
• CPR & First Aid Certifications, preferred
• Reliable Transportation
• CNA License or alternate experience as a caregiver, preferred
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.

Preferred Work Experience

Prior experience assisting with ADLs or caring for elderly, disabled and other vulnerable clients

Equipment Used

• Personal Protective Equipment
• Telephone and/or Smartphone or Tablet

Required Safety Expectations

• Work safely and follow safety rules
• Report unsafe working conditions and behavior