At Home Caregiver (Elk Grove, CA)

Visiting Angels • Elk Grove, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Sacramento is hiring compassionate, experienced caregivers who are passionate about helping others to join their team. Caregivers will serve clients throughout the local area including Elk Grove, Sacramento, Del Paso, North Highlands, Pocket, Greenhaven, and many more. As a Visiting Angels At Home Caregiver, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old and able to work legally in the US
• Fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 with shot record
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a Valid Driver's License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table
• Must be able to use a smartphone for electronic visit verification (EVV) and caregiver notes
• Ability to pass extensive background checks, including Live Scan fingerprinting
• Have a negative TB screening within the last 90 days
• Registered on the California Home Care Aide Registry

Nice To Haves

• Advanced training in dementia care
• Advanced training in Alzheimer’s care

Responsibilities

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Benefits

• Competitive wages - paid weekly
• Flexible scheduling - part-time and full-time shifts - we work with your schedule!
• Health, vision, and dental benefits after 90 days
• Paid training
• Weekly Phone Stipend
• Employee bonuses for caregiver and client referrals
• $150-300 Annual performance reviews and raises
• Company vehicles available for client outings
• Opportunity to work as much Overtime as you can
• PPE Provided
• 401(k) matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED