Caregiver / Home Care Aide (HCA)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Caregiver / Home Care Aide provides non-medical personal care, companionship, and assistance with activities of daily living to seniors and disabled adults served by Peakpoint Home Care LLC. The Caregiver / Home Care Aide works under the direction of the owner/Administrator and follows the client’s service plan, company policies, and applicable requirements. The Caregiver / Home Care Aide is responsible for providing safe, respectful, reliable, and compassionate care in the client’s home or other approved care setting.

Duties

• Assisting clients with activities of daily living
• Providing companionship and supervision
• Assisting with mobility and transfers, as appropriate
• Preparing light meals and assisting with feeding, as needed
• Performing light housekeeping related to client care
• Providing medication reminders only, when included in the service plan
• Reporting changes in client condition, incidents, or concerns to the owner/Administrator
• Maintaining client confidentiality

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or in-home support environments is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, hospice care, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism or intellectual disabilities is advantageous.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid is required; additional certifications like HIPAA training are a plus.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks including heavy lifting safely while adhering to safety standards.
• Strong communication skills for effective client interaction and documentation; experience working with diverse populations including seniors and individuals with disabilities is essential.
• Have the ability to pass background screening
• Sign an abuse reporting acknowledgement
• Obtain and maintain TB clearance
• Be registered on the California Home Care Aide Registry
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, or overnight hours as needed.

Compensation

$22.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, schedule, and assigned duties.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Peakpoint Home Care is trusted Home Care agency in San Mateo which provides compassionate, personalized non-medical home care services to help seniors live safely and comfortably at home.

We offer Companionship Care, Personal Care Assistance, Meal Preparation, Medication Reminders, Light Housekeeping, Mobility Assistance, Personalized Support at Home, Errands & Grocery Shopping, Respite Care for Families, Safety Supervision, Live In Aide, Post-Hospitalization Support, Transportation, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support.

Company Description

Peakpoint Home Care is trusted Home Care agency in San Mateo which provides compassionate, personalized non-medical home care services to help seniors live safely and comfortably at home.\n\nWe offer Companionship Care, Personal Care Assistance, Meal Preparation, Medication Reminders, Light Housekeeping, Mobility Assistance, Personalized Support at Home, Errands & Grocery Shopping, Respite Care for Families, Safety Supervision, Live In Aide, Post-Hospitalization Support, Transportation, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support.