About us
Gentle Shepherd Home Care is considered an "Employer of Choice" in Colorado Springs, CO.. We pride ourselves on treating our staff like family, providing them with consistent & flexible schedules and the opportunity to make a difference! We are a ?premier? and locally-owned home care (non-medical) agency who provides ?best-in-class?, in-home care services for the elderly and those with special needs. We are hiring in COLORADO SPRINGS and surrounding areas. If you are a "Career Cargegiver" or Retiree" , we encourage you to apply!
Benefits
- We offer "stability" with your schedule /consistent schedules and good client matches
- Excellent & Higher Pay Rate
- Opportunity to "do good in the community" & connect with someone in need
- Excellent benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k with matching, supplemental insurance, weekly pay, Paid Time off, early pay options)
- Paid training and offer advanced training (HHA, specialized training- all paid) & continued growth for our employees
- Career Advancement Opportunities & Growth
- Paid Weekly - Every Friday with option to be paid earlier
- Flexible schedules but need those who can work days between the hours of 6a -6p or ( 4's, 8's,10's and 12's)
- Shift Bonuses
- Rewarding careers with advancement
- Monetary recognition rewards for outstanding service and tenure
- Opportunity to earn extra money to play and spoil grandkids
- We provide a positive, supportive work environment and are looking for flexible, experienced, honest, compassionate, and reliable caregivers
Gentle Shepherd Home Care is currently hiring warm-hearted, compassionate, patient and professional caregivers/CNA's who enjoy working with and assisting seniors and those with special needs. We are hiring in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.
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
- Help clients by reminding them of prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation/transfers
- Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor?s appointments, walks etc.)
- Transportation
- Plan and prepare meals
- Assist with reminding patients of physical therapy exercises
- Complete client?s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
- Perform housekeeping duties/light housekeeping
- Laundry
- Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- If you are looking for a company who provides you with steady 40-hours a week and or part-time if you desire. These can be 4/hr., 8/hour 12-hour shifts Days Monday - Friday and/or Weekends.
- Must have good availability and most importantly reliable.
**Applicants must have experience working as a CNA/MA or experienced Caregiver in clients/patients homes and/or senior facilities as well as have experience with chronically ill and Hospice a plus
Are you a Top-Rated CNA/MA or experienced Caregiver with excellent skills and experience?
Do you want to be paid what you are worth? Paid "higher than average" pay! Do you want benefits? Would you like to receive on-going training? If so, Gentle Shepherd Home Care is looking for you!
We are looking for "best-in-class" experienced Caregivers CNA's/MA's , who love serving the elderly and those with memory care and chronic illness. Seeking those who enjoy working with Seniors, in a Senior Living Facility or in their homes. Career Caregivers and retirees are encouraged to apply. This is an opportunity to make a difference in the world and to make extra money. We allow you the flexibility to work the schedule that works with your life! In addition, we offer consistent schedules and great client match . We consider our staff our greatest asset and provide a positive and supportive work environment, flexible schedules, as well as excellent benefits and higher than average pay.
APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION Start making higher wages NOW!
Candidates considered meet the following qualifications:
- Minimum of two years' experience as a Caregiver/CNA/MAin patients homes one on one and/or in Senior Living Communities
- If CNA/MA Must have Current CNA/MA Certification in the State of Colorado
- Must be compassionate, patient and reliable/dependable
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED (some college a plus)
- Experience and training working with Dementia/Memory Care patients (minimum exp is 1 year active experience)
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
- Must have a good driving record
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
- Open Availability to work DAYS anytime between the hours of 6a -6p or 8a -6p (you pick your hours 4's, 8's,10's & 12's ), Monday - Friday and/or Weekends
- Must have a reliable car, valid Colorado Driver's License and proof of current auto insurance
- 2 professional references
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as detailed-oriented
- If you have worked in a senior retirement, assisted living or nursing facility's as well as clients homes a huge plus