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Apply to become a home caregiver here at one of our local offices. You can help make your home the safest place for seniors to be!
The fabric of society depends on caregiver jobs, both paid and unpaid. More than 46 million seniors aged 65 and older lived in America in 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Senior citizens could total about 100 million by 2060. Therefore, the need for senior caregivers in Polk County is greater than ever. Comfort Keepers of Polk County seeks dependable, sensitive, and trustworthy people who like spending time with seniors. Our in-home caregivers help seniors who require companionship and personal care.
We offer a particular style of excellent and sympathetic in-home care through carefully selected, trained, and professional caregivers. Comfort Keepers is a vibrant, dynamic business that provides professional and personal growth opportunities.
Caregivers for seniors offer assistance to seniors who require different forms of physical, mental, or emotional support. With Comfort Keepers, this care is provided in the seniors' home.
The responsibilities of a non-medical caregiver generally include helping with everyday activities. A non-medical caregiver may be requested to aid in cooking meals for seniors, reminding them to take their medications, running errands, and offering companionship. Some examples of non-medical caregiver jobs in Lakeland include:
Companion Caregivers: Companion caregivers offer non-medical care for seniors. This implies that a companion caregiver would not be responsible for assisting with dressing or bathing the senior but rather provide support in alternative ways, such as taking them out for lunch or playing games.
Personal Caregivers: A private caregiver plays a more active role. If the senior struggles with movement, a personal caregiver can help them get around the house, assist with dressing and feeding, and remind them to take their medications on time. Seniors who struggle to eat and bathe may also benefit from personal caregivers' assistance.
Specialized Caregivers: Seniors can receive hands-on care from specialized caregivers since they have the necessary training and credentials. This can involve giving seniors with mobility concerns a bath, getting them dressed, and taking their vital signs.
Non-medical and skilled caregivers are often assigned to senior caregiving duties, with the primary distinction being the care given.
High school diploma or GED
Ability to pass a background check
Able to work independently and be a self-starter
A kind heart and compassion
A driver's license, car insurance, and reliable transportation
Have a passion for caregiving and a strong desire to help others
Want to be valued in an enthusiastic team environment
Are committed to being there for seniors when needed
Prioritize quality care and treat every senior as if they were their own family
A kind and helpful approach to making seniors and their families happy is to become a caregiver for Comfort Keepers of Polk County. We are very grateful to our senior caregivers and show our thanks by giving them several benefits while working with us.
Apply online or call our office
Attend your interview
Accept your offer
Complete paid training and onboard
Before becoming part of our Comfort Keepers team, we conduct comprehensive screenings. The findings of your background check determine any employment offer or the timing of such an offer.
Once you have accepted a caregiver job with us, you will be warmly welcomed to the team and provided with a paid training period. Our complete orientation and onboarding process includes online courses and assistance with any necessary training mandated by your state and local regulations.
After completing the orientation and onboarding phase, you will work closely with our compassionate team in Polk County.
Whether you're searching for a part-time position or a lifelong profession, we have opportunities suited for you. We are constantly seeking individuals with a caring nature who are eager to assist others. Alongside a satisfying career and a supportive work atmosphere, we also provide the following perks to all of our caregivers:
Flexible hours
Continued training opportunities
Detailed health education and core training
Professional and personal growth opportunities
The first thing you will learn when caring for a senior is that there is no standard workday. Care providers frequently encounter a blend of seniors who require assistance every few weeks and those requiring round-the-clock care.
On certain days, you may tend to a senior who has recently returned home from the hospital and requires assistance with medication and proper positioning. On other days, you may enjoy valuable moments with a senior who seeks companionship, accompanying them to the nearby senior center or treating them to a delicious meal.
Although the level of assistance required may vary depending on the senior, you can anticipate certain shared responsibilities such as aiding with household tasks, preparing meals, bathing, and accompanying them to medical appointments
Do not let this intimidate you. Comfort Keepers will provide you with the necessary resources to effectively care for seniors and yourself.
Comfort Keepers of Polk County welcomes individuals who embody trustworthiness, truthfulness, and empathy and who find gratification in spending quality time with our beloved seniors.
The responsibilities of caregivers and personal care assistants go beyond mere duties; they encompass companionship and attending to personal necessities, creating deep and lasting effects on the lives they connect with.
Our dedication to providing exceptional in-home care is grounded in the meticulous selection and comprehensive training of caregivers.
Apply for our caregiver jobs now to enter a shared growth and development path where you sincerely show compassion while gaining fulfillment and personal advancement.
