Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Caregiver / Home Health Aide (Respite - IDD / ADRD) Job Locations US-MS-HATTIESBURG ID 2025-169571 Line of Business All Ways Caring HomeCare Position Type Part-Time Pay Min USD $11.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $12.00/Hr. Our Company

All Ways Caring HomeCare

Overview

Respite care is the providing of temporary relief time for the regular or primary caregiver (spouse, child, relative) of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) that require constant in-home care, including those with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) and ADRD.

 

Why Choose All Ways Caring HomeCare?

Great Company CultureCompetitive PayEmployee Benefits; including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance401KDaily Pay Option AvailableCareer Growth Opportunities - Up to $500 towards CNA certificationFlexible HoursWork close to Home

 

The Respite Care worker will provide one or more of the following primary activities: feeding, personal care needs, companionship, support or general supervision.

 

The respite worker should:

have past experience in caring for persons living with ADRD;have the ability to communicate with the caregiver/care recipient with speech/hearing or visual impairmentsbe able to maintain confidentiality;have reliable transportation. Responsibilities Responsibilities will include:Personal care needsMouth and denture careShavingFinger and toe nail care (no cutting)Grooming hair- shampooing, combing, oilingBathing or bed bath-shower or tub (partial or complete)Helps with dressingHelps with toileting-bed pan, commode/chair, or urinal (emptying and cleaning)Reminds waiver participant to take medicationHelps with eating and feeding if neededTransferring or changing the waiver participant’s body positionHelps in ambulationProvide companionshipProvide the following housekeeping tasks:Assures that rooms are clean and in orderPrepares shopping listsPurchases and stores groceriesPrepares and serves mealsLaundering, ironing, sweeping, mopping, and dustingRun errandsProviding assistance/supervision during community outingsCleans and operates equipment in the home such as the vacuum cleaner, stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, and small appliancesChanges linen and makes the bedCleans the kitchen, including washing dishes, pots, and pansProvide compassionate companionship to patientsOther duties as assigned Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older.Must be a high school graduate, have a GED, or demonstrate the ability to read the written personal care services assignment and write adequately to complete required forms and reports of visits.Must demonstrate the ability to work well with aged and disabled individuals who have limited
functioning capacity;
Ability to communicate both verbal and written.
Capable of working responsibly with confidential information.
Must be able to work independently.
Must maintain current and active first aid and CPR certification;
Be physically able to perform the job tasks required and assurance that communicable diseases of major public health concern are not present, as verified by a physician;
Have interest in and empathy for, people who are ill, elderly, or disabled;
Be emotionally mature and able to respond to participants and situations in a responsible manner;
Have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively, assertively, and cooperatively with a variety of people;
Must not have been convicted of a crime substantially related to the dependent population or any violent crime;
Must be able to recognize the signs of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation and the procedures to follow as required in the Vulnerable Adult Act; and
Must have knowledge of how to prevent burns, falls, fires; and emergency numbers to contact emergency personnel if required.
About our Line of Business All Ways Caring HomeCare delivers quality, compassionate, and individualized care and support that helps people in need of assistance stay at home – all while maximizing their dignity, privacy, and independence. Whether recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, living with a chronic disability, or dealing with the natural process of aging, services are tailored to meet the individual needs of people of all ages, physical conditions, and cognitive abilities. All Ways Caring HomeCare services include personal care and homemaking programs, professional nursing, older adult care management, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, respite care, and other programs. For more information, please visit www.allwayscaring.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Additional Job Information

Must be able to pass a background check, must have auto insurance and a valid Driver’s License.

 

Salary Range USD $11.00 - $12.00 / Hour