Your Career as a Caregiver
A Note about COVID-19
Now, more than ever, it’s clear how essential caregivers really are. The people we serve rely on our caregivers, not just for companionship during a time of isolation, but also for assistance with their basic needs. Without dedicated caregivers, many seniors and adults with disabilities would be left with little support. You can make all the difference.
When you become a caregiver, no day will ever be exactly the same as the last. No matter what type of caregiving you provide, you will always have a wide variety of duties and experiences.
And that’s important to us.
Caregivers are the heart of our organization. We know our company couldn’t exist without you, which is why it’s so important to us to keep your passion strong and to ensure your needs are met.
Read more below about the unique positions we offer, along with the training and support we provide to every Right at Home caregiver.
Benefits of a Right at Home Career
- Flexible hours and competitive pay
- A caring, supportive team
- An independent work environment
- Learning new senior care skills
- Building one-on-one relationships with clients and families
- Growth and training opportunities
- Paid time off after one year
2023 HCP Employer of Choice
Being recognized as a Best of Home Care - Employer of Choice demonstrates our commitment to hiring excellent caregivers and providing them with the ongoing training and support they need to succeed.
- We provide our caregivers with ongoing training & support
- We conduct background checks
- We match the right caregiver with the right client
You Are the Right Fit
We believe that all kinds of people make great caregivers. It doesn’t matter if you have a little experience or a lot: You might already have the skills it takes to benefit a senior or adult with disabilities. Caregiving might be right for you if:
Types of Caregiving
We’re proud to be able to offer elderly people and adults with disabilities a wide variety of care plans. Though some of our clients will need more advanced care, including administration of medicine or hygiene assistance, others are simply looking for help with their everyday routines or assistance in recuperating from a hospital stay. This means that no matter your current training or skill level, chances are we have a position for you.
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Dynamic Educational Opportunities to Promote the Success of Our Caregivers
At Right at Home Caregiver training experience begins with orientation, continues with regular in-services, and includes a skills lab and special programs.
Education also continues in the client’s home during Supervisor Visits. Nurses are available for just-in-time caregiver education as client care needs change. RAH will also assist Caregivers to maintain their educational requirements for CNA renewal.
Orientation
All caregivers hired by Right at home participate in an orientation program. Orientation may last up to 3 hours. Content of the general orientation program includes the following topics as applicable and appropriate to the care or services provided:
- Introduction to the Organization
- Caregiver and client Rights and Responsibilities
- Personnel Policies
- Client Care Information
- Advance directives
- Infection/Exposure Control and Blood borne Pathogens
- Safety in and Around the Home, Fall Precautions
- Elder abuse and Neglect
- HIPAA
- Proper body Mechanics and Back Safety
- Medical Emergencies and Emergency Preparedness
Skills Lab
Additional orientation is offered to caregivers as needed by one of the Right at Home licensed nurses. A skills lab session may last 2-3 hours. The lab is on site at the corporate office for teaching and return demonstration of skills. A skills handbook is also available for all caregivers. There are 26 key skills that are included. The following list is a sample of the skills:
- Body mechanics
- Catheter Care
- Colostomy care
- First aid
- Fall prevention
- Oxygen safety
- Skin care – preventing pressure ulcers
- Mechanical lifts
- Housekeeping
- Wound Care
- Back Massage
Continuing Education
Each Care Giver will receive at least six (6) hours of in-service training per calendar year. The topics include, but are not limited to the following:
- Ethics, Recognizing client abuse and neglect
- End of life care
- Home Safety Measures and Emergency Management
- Performance Improvement and Patient Safety
- Special topics of interest
Special Programs
- Certification in Caring for Clients with Cognitive Decline
- Sponsorship in MORC training for Medication Technician
Ongoing Training and Education
Orientation and Caregiver‑to‑Client Matching
Right at Home University
Our Promises to Our Caregivers
We promise to help you become the best you can be. We will equip you as a professional by providing best-in-class training and investing in your professional development.
We promise to coach you to success. We’re always available to support you and offer you tips to be the best at delivering care to clients.
