Part-Time Direct Care Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Part-Time Direct Care Staff - Friday & Saturday PM/NOC Shifts Long Beach

Join the Keen Team!

Keen Home Care & Homes Assisted Living Facility in Long Beach  has an opportunity for you as a 2-Day Reliever Direct Care Staff ! We are a 6-bed assisted living home for the elderly.  Direct Care Staff members play a vital role in the daily care of seniors in a home-like setting. We welcome you to join our team and build a career taking part in our senior residents' journeys at this stage of their lives.

Why This Role Matters 

This position is vital to the stability of our care team. By providing reliable coverage across different cases, you help ensure clients receive continuous, high-quality care — and help reduce the strain on personnel coordinators and managers who are often pulled to cover last-minute needs. 

Your commitment makes a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families.

Compensation:

$18 - $22 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with personal care, emotional support, and activities of daily living (i.e., bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Assist with meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping
• Assist with medication reminders
• Participate in providing activities for the residents (i.e., gardening, painting, puzzles, etc.)
• Contribute to creating a team environment with other staff members and resident family members

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED is required - some college preferred
• Conclusion of home health aide training programs from community colleges are acceptable - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) is a bonus
• Physical requirements include being able to lift up to 100 lbs, may be required to stoop, bend, reach, and transfer patients up to 250 lbs as needed
• Must have 1-3 years of experience as a personal caregiver, HHA/ home health aide, nursing assistant, or personal care aid for a home health agency at patient homes or care facilities setting
• Pass a full employment background check, drug test, and physical, and possess current CPR certification and first aid training

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years old
• 2+ years professional caregiving experience (home care, facility, or similar)
• Basic cooking knowledge
• Experience with ADL care, transfers and mobility, ROM exercises, and memory care
• Hospice experience is a plus, but not required
• Registered Home Care Aide (HCA) or willing to be registered
• Able to pass criminal background check and reference check
• Current CPR certification
• Current TB test and a physical exam

About Company

Keen Home Care & Homes provides compassionate private duty home care and operates four licensed residential care homes in Southern California. Our mission is to enrich the lives of seniors through exceptional care, meaningful relationships, and respect. We value collaboration, integrity, and clinical excellence, and we're committed to supporting our team as they make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients and their families.