Caregiver

Qualifications

• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Negative TB (Tuberculosis) Test
• Department of Justice (DOJ) level of Live Scan
• Valid California Driver’s license or California Card
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Bilingual a plus (English and Spanish)
• Fees for the CPR and First Aid Certification, TB Test, and DOJ Live Scan can be reimbursed

Responsibilities

• Take care of developmentally delayed children and adults
• Report directly to administrative agent
• Shampooing and bathing in tub, shower, or bed
• Providing hair care and oral hygiene and assistant with toileting, if safe
• Assisting with food
• Assisting in patient activity, if safe
• Light cleaning around client
• Making patient’s bed and changing linen
• Emotional support and motivation
• Maintain appropriate agency records
• Submit confirmed visits on a bi-monthly basis by the 14th and 30th/31st of every month.
• Adhere to all reporting regulations per policy
• Adhere to all safety requirements per regulation and departmental policy
• Maintain regular verbal and written contact with agency and notify director immediately of an unusual occurrence or change in client status
• Must attend in-services as scheduled

Physical Demands

• Must be able to move freely and be physically able to assist clients with transferring, positioning, bathing, and other responsibilities
• Hearing and visual accuracy is required

Job Limitations

• May not administer medications
• May not perform procedures or skills that require the knowledge, training, and skills of a licensed nurse or certified home health aide
• May not transport client or family
• Visits are to only take place inside client's home

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road