Care Companion

Senior Care Companion

Hiring for all of North County San Diego Immediately!

Pay starting at $20-23 an hour depending on experience and other factors.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Room for career advancement
• Flexible Hours
• Shifts throughout San Diego County
• Referral bonus
• Friendly work environment

Job Description Summary

Personal Care Attendant-Caregivers provide non-medical service and assistance to a client in their home and communities, who, because of advanced age or physical or mental disability, cannot perform these services. These services enable the client to remain in his or her residence and include, but are not limited to, assistance with the following: bathing, dressing, feeding, exercising, personal hygiene and grooming, transferring, ambulating, positioning, toileting and incontinence care, assisting with medication that the client self-administers, housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, laundry, transportation, correspondence, making telephone calls, shopping for personal care items or groceries, and companionship.

Personal Care Attendant-Caregivers are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies, industry standards, and state regulations.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Qualifications include:

18 years of age or older;

Clearance Verified on the Home Care Aide Registry;

Current Tuberculosis (TB) certificate;

Valid I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification documents;

Completed "Criminal Record Statement" (LIC 508);

Complete "Personnel Record" (LIC 501)

Complete "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Suspected Abuse of Dependent Adults and Elders" (SOC 341A)

Current drivers' license (if transporting clients or running errands);

Valid vehicle insurance coverage (if transporting clients or running errands);

Minimum of five (5) hours entry-level training prior to presence with client(s).

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including:

bathing, shaving, ambulation, mouth care, dressing, exercising, hair care, feeding, toileting/incontinence care, nail care, positioning, medication reminding, skin care, transferring and meal planning & preparation