Caregiver (Urgent Needs)

Location: City of El Dorado Hills, and occasionally Folsom, Placerville and cities along the U.S. Highway 50 Corridor.

Pay: $19-23/hr

Now hiring:

• Part-time- 4-12 hours daily (could eventually turn into full time position)
• Caregiver drivers for medical appointments and outings is amust! (Must have own vehicle, up to date registration and car insurance)
• TheKey provides premier in-home senior care to help older adults thrive at home with optimal independence, health, safety and happiness, all while affording their loved ones complete peace of mind.

Who We Are:

TheKey is proud to be the largest private-pay provider for senior companionship and home care for aging seniors in North America. We stand for optimal well being in our clients and pride of purpose in our care teams. Our strong core values have positioned us to continue providing companion care even as we navigate COVID-19.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages and weekly pay (to include overtime pay and holiday rate)
• MIlage Reimbursement for drivers.
• Access to daily pay through PayActiv
• Paid Training - Virtual/Online/Hands-On classes
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Mileage Reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan - with employer match (eligible after 90 days and fully vested immediately)
• Year-round caregiver recognition programs & appreciation days
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Access to our CareAcademy - continued training and development
• 24/7 Caregiver Support Team

Who You Are:

A dependable, compassionate and empathetic professional looking for a career with profound purpose. You are motivated by helping others and providing quality service above all else. You are driven by making an impact and contributing to a better quality of life for the aging population. You want to show up and make a difference each and every day.

What You Will Do:

You will have the ultimate responsibility to help implement customized care plans that encompass solutions to nurture the whole person in mind, body and spirit. You will be providing impeccable care to clients by assisting in scheduled activities as well as overall care management. You will treat your clients like family, going above and beyond to enhance their quality of life.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Delivering exceptional care to the dedicated client in their home
• Help execute comprehensive personalized weekly schedules and care plans
• Complete daily tasks in a safe and professional manner (ADLs)
• Supply personal companionship, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support
• Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care, light housekeeping, feeding and meal preparation
• Keep order, safety and client enjoyment top of mind at all times
• Administrative functions such as documentation of completion of tasks and report changes in the client’s physical condition, mental capability or behavior

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education and Certifications:

• Must have a minumum of 1 year professional caregiving experience (applicants with less than 1 year of professional caregiving experience will be automatically disqualified)
• Reliable transportation and valid Drivers License is REQUIRED
• Alzheimer's or Dementia experience is a plus
• Empathy, compassion and kindness a MUST
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• Must be reliable, dependable and on time
• Basic computer skills as well as overall technical savviness
• Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Can pass a background check and provide references