Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• 10 hour shift (four days a week to reach 40 hours)

Job Summary

Seeking someone Local to the Arden Arcade Area of Sacramento. Looking for someone who lives locally.

The Job: To work in a team to assist 6 elderly people who live in a home together with their activities of daily living. We assist our elders with things like bathing, dressing appropriately, going to the bathroom, taking their medication, cooking, and cleaning. Interested job candidates must be friendly, patient, and understanding of Elders limits . Our elders are delicate, and so up to date Covid vaccination, weekly covid testing, and mandatory masking are non-negotiable. If you are anti-vax or refuse vaccination or covid testing, please consider this when applying.

You must be able to lift, perform wheelchair transfers, be on your feet for long periods of time, avoid distractions like texting/chatting at work, and get along with co-workers.

State Requirements: Must be able to pass a live-scan background check, or have an exemption with the state of CA. TB testing required (TB test must be done within 6 months of applying) Experience a plus, but willing to train special inexperienced candidates who show promise and commitment.

Perks: Liberal time off request policy/flexible schedule Payroll advances for trusted employees As many or as few hours as needed. Warm and family-like environment.

Compensation: $15.50 - $18.00 per hour

Responsibilities 

• Communicate effectively with other staff, management, residents and their family.
• Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
• Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
• Prepare meals and snacks
• Light housekeeping activities
• Dispense medication
• Provide companionship
• Assist with errands and shopping

Qualifications

• No experience required, will train the right person.
• Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or similar role is valued
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping tasks and cooking skills
• Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal spills
• Ability to lift heaving objects
• Compassionate, respectful, ethical