Employment Requirements
Our clients invite us into their homes and trust us with an important part of their lives. We look for caregivers who are compassionate, dependable, responsible and committed to providing quality care.
Basic Requirements for Caregiving Positions
Education
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.
Basic Technology Skills
Caregivers should be comfortable using email and basic computer or mobile technology required for the job.
Dependability
Our clients rely on their caregivers, so punctuality, communication and reliability are essential.
Professionalism
Caregivers must respect client privacy, homes, routines and personal choices.
Communication
Applicants should be able to communicate clearly with clients, families and the Home Sweet Home Care office.
Drug-Free Workplace
Employees are expected to comply with Home Sweet Home Care’s drug-free workplace policies.
Requirements Depend on the Role
We hire both Companion Caregivers and Personal Care Assistants. The general employment requirements apply to both positions, but Personal Care applicants must also meet additional credential requirements.
Companion Care Position
Companion Caregivers help clients with companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, transportation, reminders and other everyday activities.
This role does not include hands-on personal care such as bathing, toileting or transfers.
PCA or CNA credentials are not required for Companion Care positions.PCA / CNA Position
Personal Care Assistants provide companion and household assistance along with hands-on personal care identified in the client’s individualized care plan.
Because this role includes personal care services, applicants must already meet the required training and credential requirements.
Applicants for Personal Care positions must already be a PCA or CNA.Reliable Transportation Is Important
Many caregiving assignments involve errands, appointments, grocery shopping or other transportation needs.
Caregivers also need dependable transportation so they can reliably arrive at client homes when scheduled.
Applicants Must Have:
- A valid driver’s license
- A reliable vehicle
- Current automobile insurance
- An acceptable driving record
- The ability to reliably travel to client homes
Screening & Employment Checks
Providing care in someone’s home requires trust. Applicants should expect appropriate employment screening before being assigned to clients.
Qualifications Matter — But So Does Character
Caregiving requires more than being able to perform a list of tasks. Clients and families depend on caregivers to be trustworthy, attentive and respectful.
We look for people who take responsibility for their work, communicate when something changes and understand that being dependable can make an enormous difference to a client and family.
We Value Caregivers Who Are:
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Patient
- Respectful
- Observant
- Willing to take appropriate initiative
- Comfortable working independently in a client’s home
- Good communicators
- Committed to providing dependable care
Which Caregiving Role Is Right for You?
Learn more about the responsibilities and day-to-day expectations of each position before applying.
Companion Caregiver Careers
Learn what Companion Caregivers do during a typical shift, what we expect from the role and what makes someone a great fit.
Learn About Companion Caregiver Careers →Personal Care Assistant Careers
Learn more about working as a PCA/CNA, providing hands-on personal care and following an individualized client care plan.
Learn About PCA Careers →Ready to Join Our Team?
If you meet the requirements and believe caregiving could be a good fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.
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