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In-Home Caregiver

Overview

Help older adults stay in their homes safely and maintain or improve their level of personal care and household management by completing household chores. May also provide personal care, such as helping clients in and out of the shower safely.

Hours 

Employees work with scheduled clients between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday – no nights, weekends or holidays.

Duties

  • Assist with personal care for frail/at-risk clients (to include bathing, grooming and dressing)
  • Do light housekeeping and laundry (to include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, changing bed linens, taking out trash, checking mail and any other tasks assigned by supervisor)
  • Provide respite for primary caregivers
  • Shop for food and other necessary items
  • Plan and prepare light meals
  • Perform other tasks as assigned
  • Complete all paperwork in a timely manner

Special Skills Needed

Ability to function independently and responsibly and respond well to supervision. Must be in good health, well-groomed, able to lift groceries, vacuum, sweep and mop. Must be able to read service plans and complete documentation accurately. Must have a valid NC driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Special Qualities Needed

Must be mature, flexible, compassionate, honest and dependable.

Job Types

Part-time

Salary

$15.50 /hour

Required experience

In home care: 1 year

Required license or certification

Driver’s License

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Council on Aging in Union County -- Internship Positions

Council on Aging in Union County hosts interns from any institution of higher-education. We ask that our student-interns are fully vaccinated and complete their internship hours in person. Our agency welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds and majors, such as human services, social work or gerontology, to name a few. We look for individuals with a passion for older adults and the struggles and triumphs they face. If you are interested in interning with us, please complete the application below.

Hours

Student-interns can complete up to 16 hours weekly to be counted towards their academic institution’s requirement.

Duties

  • Assist with clerical agency operations (answering the telephone, routing calls, filing completed paperwork)
  • Develop a working knowledge of resources available within Union County for older adults
  • Develop rapport with clients, colleagues and community members
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor
  • Complete all assignments within a timely manner

Special Skills Needed

Ability to function independently and responsibly and respond well to supervision. Must be in good health, well groomed, and eager to learn. Must be able to read intern assignments and complete documentation projects accurately and efficiently. Must have a valid NC driver’s license, and reliable transportation.

Special Qualities Needed

Must be mature, flexible, compassionate, honest and dependable.

Job Types

Student-Internship

Salary

Unpaid

Required license or certification

Driver’s License 

About Us

Council on Aging in Union County is an independent, non-profit agency that advocates for the well-being of older adults by providing services and resources for them to live independently.

1401 Skyway Drive, Monroe, NC 28110

704-292-1797

COA@COAunion.org