Care Companion
About The Position
Legacy Concierge is seeking high-quality caregivers to provide person-centered, non-medical companionship and care to clients in their homes. Clients may need supervision because of advanced age, physical disabilities, or cognitive impairments. Caregivers also assist with activities needed for independent living that clients cannot perform because of health- or age-related limitations. The role includes completing care documentation, communicating with office staff about emergencies and changes in client status, and protecting confidential health information in accordance with HIPAA and company procedures. Some clients may exhibit combative behavior related to their mental condition. Caregivers are responsible for client and others’ safety and should promptly notify management if they are uncomfortable with the role’s responsibilities or associated risks. Caregivers must be able to perform the essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional caregiving experience, personal caregiving experience, and/or equivalent education or clinical hands-on experience.
- Registered Home Care Aide in good standing in California.
- Proof of a negative tuberculosis test or chest X-ray.
- Ability to work competently in a 1:1 private care environment.
- Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and ask questions when clarification is needed.
- Strong communication, documentation, professionalism, and customer service skills.
- Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and move for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, transfer, or reposition patients using appropriate assistive techniques.
- Ability to lift or carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to use tablets, phones, and technology systems such as WellSky and a Learning Management System.
- Ability to safely and confidently use durable medical equipment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized 1:1 non-medical care in clients’ homes.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including personal care, transfers, bathing, dressing, incontinence care, medication reminders, and hand hygiene.
- Assist with instrumental activities of daily living, including meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation when applicable, and companionship.
- Complete daily care notes accurately and promptly using agency documentation systems.
- Provide care and support to clients with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, post-operative recovery needs, multiple sclerosis, memory loss, COPD, and CHF.
- Promptly communicate changes in client status, incidents, and concerns to the RN Care Ambassador and/or Client Care Coordination team.
- Maintain a reliable schedule, arrive on time, and communicate schedule changes according to company policy.
- Demonstrate Legacy Concierge’s core values and client-centered care principles.
- Follow rules and regulations concerning client health information, including HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Maintain positive, supportive, and respectful communication with clients, families, and Legacy Concierge.
- Protect the confidentiality of client and company information and comply with HIPAA, infection control standards, and internal protocols.
- Help keep clients who may exhibit combative behavior safe and prevent harm to them or others.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
