Personal Assistant / Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Our services are flexible and provide focus and emphasis on matters related to the specific needs of each individual in her/his effort toward independent living. Areas typically covered include providing respite relief, nutrition, money management, safety awareness, community integration and advocating with medical, housing, and other personal issues.

Applicants would have the following characteristics and qualifications:

• A commitment to the rights and autonomy of all people, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual preference, style, or other matters related to individual identity.

• A creative, self-directing approach to working with individuals and as a part of a team.

• A high school diploma

• The use of a personal car, a clean driving record, Valid California Drivers License and automobile insurance a must.

• Availability to work regular/flexible day or evening hours.

• Ability to write and communicate effectively.

• CPR Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Examples include:

• Endurance/Overall Strength – Move frequently; sit/stand/walk/drive. Bending, lifting and squatting, with objects weighing up to 30-50 lbs. Must be able to handle lifting/transferring consumers with physical impairment problems. Exerts force and/or lifts or carries objects weighing up to 50-100 pounds frequently and/or occasionally.

• Climbing: Frequently ascend and descend stairs.

• Driving: travel for 100-300 miles in vehicle or on public/private transportation.

• Supervising the feeding, bathing, dressing, and direct supervision of any person under care

• Assisting and supervising the person under care with medication, meals, and snacks

• Communicating with previous staff regarding prior shift

• Assisting the person under care with mobility, bathing and personal hygiene.

• Organizing and participating in activities in home and in the community

• Helping the person under care with dressing

• Assisting the person under care with performance of housekeeping directly related with the client’s care.

• Helping the person under care with laundry related to the client

• Assisting a person under care with making beds, housecleaning, cooking, or laundry is permitted. You are not permitted to perform these duties outside of the immediate area of the person under your care and must limit your time doing these duties without the assistance of the person under care to no more than one hour per shift.

• Other duties related to the maintenance of a private household or the premises are NOT permitted

ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS:

• Location: Inside/Outside – Work is predominately performed inside and generally provides protection from weather conditions and temperature changes. Occasional outdoors work occurs when accompanying consumers to assist them with their daily chores/activities in the community.

• Stairs/Steps: Frequently – occurs on every shift. Ascend and descend stairs to access any required work area or other areas related to functioning in the workplace.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Mileage reimbursement to cover travel to multiple clients homes. Schedule:

• 8 hour shift full time

• Day shift and night shift

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations throughout the East Bay

Acknowledgement of Duties: I understand that I am a personal attendant as defined by the California Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. I understand that I will be providing services to the developmentally disabled through a state or regional center voucher program or clients receiving services under the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program. Because of the requirements of these programs, I am not able to receive daily overtime while working in this position.

• Personal attendant duties include feeding, bathing, dressing, and direct supervision of any person under care.

• Non-attendant duties include making beds, housecleaning, cooking, laundry, or other duties related to the maintenance of a private household or the premises. Non-attendant duties should be primarily conducted with the assistance of the person under care. Your responsibility is to assist the person under care in performing these duties themselves. You must not spend more than one hour per shift in the performance of these duties, unless the person under care is assisting you or you are supervising their performance of these tasks.

If you spend more than one hour and a half (90-minutes) on non-attendant duties during an eight-hour shift, you must notify a supervisor immediately and communicate to the supervisor the amount of time you spent on non-attendant duties and why it was required. Your supervisor may provide you with additional instruction and supervision in performing your duties in the manner required by law. If you frequently spend more than 90-minutes a shift on non-attendant duties, you will be subject to discipline, up to and including the termination of your employment.

Your job is to be a personal attendant, not a housekeeper. If the person under care or their family members instruct you to perform non-attendant duties, beyond minimal amounts, you must notify your supervisor.

Although personal attendants are, by law, not entitled to a premium payment for missed meal or rest period, management understand that meal and rest periods allow personal attendants to relax, recover, and perform better in their jobs. You should be able to enjoy one ten-minute uninterrupted, duty-free rest period in the first and second half of your shift. If you are not regularly able to do so, you must notify your supervisor. Likewise, you should be able to enjoy an on-premises, duty-free meal period of at least 30 minutes. If you are unable to do so, you must notify your supervisor. Employees must not leave the customer’s premises during their meal or rest periods and must be able to provide immediate assistance to the customer if necessary. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description and agree to fulfill the responsibilities outlined above, and I also agree to notify my supervisor when I am unable to fulfill those duties.

WAYS Home Care & Health Agency—We Are Your Support—is a trusted provider of person-centered services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. With over a decade of experience partnering with Regional Centers across California, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that empowers individuals to live independently and thrive in their communities. Our services include Personal Assistance, Respite, Supported Living Services (SLS), Independent Living Services (ILS), and Coordinated Family Supports (CFS), all designed to meet each individual’s unique needs, goals, and abilities. We work collaboratively with families, service coordinators, and community partners to ensure consistent, reliable, and meaningful support. At WAYS, we believe care goes beyond tasks—it’s about building relationships, fostering independence, and creating opportunities for individuals to live fulfilling lives

Company Description

WAYS Home Care & Health Agency—We Are Your Support—is a trusted provider of person-centered services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. With over a decade of experience partnering with Regional Centers across California, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that empowers individuals to live independently and thrive in their communities. Our services include Personal Assistance, Respite, Supported Living Services (SLS), Independent Living Services (ILS), and Coordinated Family Supports (CFS), all designed to meet each individual’s unique needs, goals, and abilities. We work collaboratively with families, service coordinators, and community partners to ensure consistent, reliable, and meaningful support. At WAYS, we believe care goes beyond tasks—it’s about building relationships, fostering independence, and creating opportunities for individuals to live fulfilling lives