Personal Attendant / Caregivers

Caregiver PositionThe Caregiver role is a crucial position for those who rely on others for basic daily care, such as bathing, eating, and personal hygiene. Caregivers typically work with elderly or disabled individuals in a facility or home care setting. We are looking for candidates in the following service areas: DOWNTOWN, CENTRAL SAN DIEGO, LA JOLLA ENCINITAS, DEL MAR, SOLONA BEACH.Salus Homecare has proudly served the community for more than 21 years, providing exceptional care from San Diego County. We are seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals to join our team. We offer competitive compensation, with rates based on the level of care required by each patient.It is our vision to be the best support system that eases pain for families going through the challenges of caring for their declining loved ones. We also work to facilitate opportunities for compassionate caregivers to work with those families and fulfill the dream for seniors to stay home affordably and safely with assistance.Salus Homecare is looking for caregivers available to work 4, 8 and 12 hour shifts available apply today-work tomorrow.Caregiver Compensation and Benefits:Health, Vision & DentalHoliday Pay401k matchingPaid Sick LeaveVerizon Wireless DiscountReferral BonusFlexible schedulingPays $18 to $22 per hourCaregiver Responsibilities:Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eatingAssist clients with medications, ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)Assist clients with personal care and hygieneHelp clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercisesDo the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop if neededPerform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own, including preparing mealsCollect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors, and family membersReport any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors, and family membersAct quickly and responsibly in cases of emergencyQualifications:Homecare Aide Certification (HCA) - This is a CA State requirement which involves registering as a Personal Attendant and providing Livescan fingerprints for a FBI Background check - Salus can help you with this process if you are not currently certified.TB Test - Must be within 90 days of startMust be able to legally work within the USAPhysical capability to perform all job functionsSafe driving record and valid auto insurance if you will be driving with clientsAbility to speak, write, and read English is a requirementSalus Home Care is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.