Caregiver

In-Home Caregiver

Work Setting: Client's Home (On-Site)

Location: Van Nuys, CA Employment Type: W2 Schedule Options: Part-time / Per-diem (as applicable)

CareLinx by Sharecare is not your average agency or registry. We empower you to build the schedule that works best for you — and then we'll help you fill it. Whether you prefer full-time, part-time, or steady recurring shifts, you're in control of how much you work. Earn more doing what you love by setting your availability in the CareLinx mobile app and choosing the right shifts for yourself or letting our team match you with clients that fit your schedule. Join our community of healthcare professionals making a difference and maintaining a better work/life balance. Get the respect you deserve as a healthcare professional.

Job Summary

CareLinx by Sharecare is looking for caregivers passionate about supporting their local community with quality in-home care!

CareLinx by Sharecare provides in-home care services to thousands of health plan members and private clients in your area. We are currently searching for experienced caregivers to provide non-clinical care to various members in their homes. With a wide range of scheduling needs (day, evening, weekdays, weekends), we work to fill the schedule you create with clients that fit your preferences.

CareLinx caregivers will work with a team of care advisors who are dedicated to finding a match between caregivers and members to meet your goals (schedule, duration, etc.) and the member's unique needs.

Apply today and our dedicated recruitment team will guide you through the onboarding and virtual training process.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide support with activities of daily living (ADLs) - these are the essential responsibilities for all CareLinx caregivers, including but not limited to:
• Friendly companionship
• Cooking and meal preparation
• Walking, mobility support, and exercise
• Medication reminders (non-clinical)
• Bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Additional shift opportunities may include (based on client needs):
• Running errands or providing transportation
• Safely picking up members after hospital discharge to ensure they return home safely
• Assisting members in navigating virtual doctor visits (telehealth)
• Thorough documentation of care plan tasks and completed activities in the CareLinx App
• Submit timesheets accurately and on time through the CareLinx App
• Communicate with Care Advisors as needed for case updates
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times

Skills/ Attributes

• Compassionate and caring nature
• Demonstrates empathy and patience when assisting members with personal and sensitive care needs
• Provides support in a way that upholds dignity, comfort, and trust
• Reliable and professional - when you commit to a shift, you can be counted on!
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and manage varying client schedules
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with phone app-based scheduling

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of caregiving experience or educational experience (CNA, HHA, MA, etc.)
• Must have reliable access to a smartphone capable of running the CareLinx app during all scheduled shifts and be comfortable using it for work-related tasks
• Ability to communicate in English (bilingual caregivers encouraged to apply!)
• Reliable transportation to and from client homes
• Must pass a background check
• Completion of program-specific training may be required
• Medical requirements (such as physicals, TB tests, or client-specific screenings, including drug testing) may be required depending on the program or client you support
• If interested in accepting driving shifts, must hold a valid driver's license and may be required to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
• Additional documents can be requested due to state laws and regulations may be needed

Salary

• $20.00-$24.00/hour (rate based on client needs, shift type, and experience)