Caregiver Job Opening at Autumns Caring Home
Home Description
At Autumns Caring Home, we’re all about creating a calm, comfortable, home-like place where both residents and staff feel supported. Our home is nurse-owned and operated, and that really shapes the way we care for people every day. We take pride in being thoughtful, hands-on, and genuinely caring in how we support each person.
What makes our home a great place to work is the kind of environment we’ve built. We offer a private, peaceful setting with air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, wheelchair and walker accessibility, private rooms, and easy access to nearby hospitals and bus lines. We also keep things warm and welcoming with spaces like our activity room, library, garden, and patio/deck.
We like to keep daily life engaging and meaningful. Depending on resident needs and interests, we do things like bingo, crafts, cooking activities, movie nights, exercise, range-of-motion activities, music, holiday celebrations, tea time, spa days, reading, puzzles, and even outings for shopping, restaurants, and parks. It’s a place where caregivers can really connect with residents and help make each day feel special.
We also provide support services that help the home run smoothly, including medication and pharmacy delivery coordination, oxygen therapy, home health visits, and other care based on individualized plans. That means you’re working in a home that takes care seriously while still keeping a personal, family-style feel.
If you’re looking for a workplace where you can do meaningful caregiving in a supportive home setting, we’d love to have someone who is kind, dependable, and wants to make a real difference here with us.
Job Opening Summary
We are currently hiring a Caregiver to provide compassionate, reliable, and resident-centered support in an Adult Family Home setting. We welcome applicants of any gender, as there is no gender preference for this position. This role is ideal for someone who is dedicated to helping residents maintain dignity, comfort, safety, and quality of life through attentive daily care and respectful companionship.
The caregiver will assist with personal care, daily routines, health and safety monitoring, and communication with the care team. Free training may be provided through The Long-Term Care Foundation for qualified candidates seeking to grow their skills and meet role requirements.
Compensation Range
Compensation for this position ranges from $17 to $50 per hour, depending on experience, credentials, availability, and overall qualifications.
Required Qualifications
Candidates should have the following qualifications, certifications, or trainings relevant to resident care and Adult Family Home operations. Free training may be provided through The Long-Term Care Foundation for eligible applicants.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NAC)
- Home Care Aide (HCA – 75 Hour)
- Dementia Specialty
- Mental Health Specialty
- Developmental Disability Specialty
- First Aid & CPR
- Nurse Delegation Core
- Nurse Delegation (Diabetes Focus)
- Food Handlers / Food Safety
- Nurse (LPN)
- Nurse (RN)
- Adult Family Home Administrator Training
Responsibilities
This position involves providing direct care, daily living support, and a safe, respectful environment for residents. The caregiver will be expected to carry out the following duties consistently and professionally:
- Personal care: Help with bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, mobility, and hygiene
- Medications: Assist with or remind residents to take medications as allowed/trained
- Meals: Prepare food, support special diets, and help with feeding if needed
- Health & safety: Monitor residents, report changes, respond to emergencies
- Housekeeping: Light cleaning, laundry, and keeping resident areas safe
- Supervision & companionship: Provide oversight, social interaction, and emotional support
- Documentation: Record care and communicate with managers or healthcare providers
- Resident rights: Respect dignity, privacy, choices, and cultural preferences
- Training & compliance: Maintain required certifications and follow state and home rules
Additional Skills and Attributes
The ideal candidate will bring a caring attitude, professionalism, and a strong commitment to quality resident support. While specific additional skills were not listed, success in this role generally requires the following attributes:
- Compassionate and respectful approach to caregiving
- Dependable and punctual work habits
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience and emotional maturity
- Ability to follow care plans and instructions
- Attention to detail and good observation skills
- Ability to remain calm in urgent situations
- Commitment to resident dignity, privacy, and safety
- Team-oriented mindset and willingness to collaborate
- Professional conduct and reliability
Shift and Schedule
This position is on-call. Flexibility and responsiveness are important, as scheduling may vary based on resident care needs and staffing requirements.
Language Requirements
Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in the following language:
- English
English proficiency is required to support resident care, documentation, safety communication, and coordination with managers and healthcare providers.