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What is a Professional Caregiver?
A Professional Caregiver’s main responsibility is to care for another individual in a private home. Also known as a home health aide, elder care companion, or personal care attendant, a Professional Caregiver assists someone recovering from surgery, an elderly person who needs assistance with the activities of daily living, or a person with a chronic condition who requires help with personal care and companionship. Professional Caregivers are available on a live-in or live-out basis, as well as short term and long term. This level of care is appropriate for any individual needing assistance in maintaining independence in daily living.
What are the responsibilities of a Professional Caregiver?
A Professional Caregiver assists with the client’s daily activities.
Duties generally include:
Companionship and conversation Accompanying to appointments and social events Errands Grocery shopping Light housekeeping Preparing meals Medication reminders Assistance with bathing and grooming Driving Assistance with mobilityWhat is the salary for a Professional Caregiver?
The salary for a Professional Caregiver is based on the amount of experience the candidate brings to the position and the duties included in the job description. A full-time live-out Professional Caregiver typically earns $45,000 to $55,000 annually. A full-time live-in Professional Caregiver typically earns $3,000 to $4,500 a month. A part-time live-out Professional Caregiver earns between $20-25 per hour. The benefits for a full-time Professional Caregiver may include paid sick days, paid holidays, and paid vacation, as well as medical insurance and reimbursement for automobile expenses.
I want to begin a Professional Caregiver search with your agency, what is the next step?
Our team of Placement Counselors in our Bay Area Town & Country Resources offices stand ready with an extensive pool of cheerful, professional candidates to assist you with your household needs. Once we have the details of the assignment and a signed referral agreement, we will begin your search! Call us during our business hours, Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, to talk with one of our trained Placement Counselors or to arrange a personal meeting at one of our Bay Area offices.
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| "Mrs. O has not been very verbal in quite a while. She spent some time with her new Caregiver Lola over the weekend and today she said 'I have a new friend'. She has not said a full sentence in quite a while. Thank you!" -Susan |