At Home Caregiver (Elk Grove, CA)
About The Position
Visiting Angels of Sacramento is hiring compassionate, experienced caregivers to serve clients in Elk Grove and surrounding local communities. Caregivers support clients’ quality of life and wellness in accordance with individualized care plans. Duties may include personal care and hygiene, exercise and walks, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility assistance, accompanying clients on errands, observing and reporting health changes, and responding to emergencies. Caregivers may also receive advanced training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and provide a shot record.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients.
- Have reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled times.
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have excellent time-management skills and be able to manage multiple duties.
- Be physically able and confident in carrying groceries and supporting clients.
- Be comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to dietary constraints.
- Be willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, including background checks.
- Have compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients’ days.
- Pass extensive background checks, including Live Scan fingerprinting.
- Have a negative TB screening within the last 90 days.
Responsibilities
- Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
- Assist clients with light physical exercise or walks.
- Plan and prepare meals with clients, following applicable dietary constraints.
- Perform light housekeeping duties.
- Report health changes or unusual incidents.
- Provide pleasant, supportive companionship.
- Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
- Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
- Remind clients to take prescription medications appropriately.
- Assist with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.
- Use a smartphone for electronic visit verification and caregiver notes.
Benefits
- Competitive wages of $19.00–$21.00 per hour, depending on availability and experience.
- Weekly pay.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Health, vision, and dental benefits after 90 days.
- Paid training.
- Weekly phone stipend.
- Employee bonuses for caregiver and client referrals.
- Annual performance reviews and raises.
- Company vehicles available for client outings.
- Opportunity to work overtime.
- Personal protective equipment provided.
- 401(k) matching.
- Opportunities for advanced training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
