Care Companion
About The Position
Legacy Concierge is seeking high-quality caregivers who demonstrate excellent communication, strong interpersonal relationships, and person-centered care. Care Companions provide non-medical companionship and supervision to clients in their homes who may need support because of advanced age, physical disabilities, or cognitive impairments. They also assist with activities essential to independent living that clients cannot perform on their own due to health- or age-related limitations. The role includes completing care documentation, communicating with office staff during emergencies or changes in a client's condition, and protecting confidential health information. Some clients may exhibit combative behavior because of their mental condition. Caregivers are responsible for client safety and preventing harm to clients or others. The posting notes that caregivers assume the inherent risks of this work to the maximum extent allowed by law and should notify management if uncomfortable with the responsibilities or risks. The position is full-time in Cypress, California, with a stated pay range of $23–$25 per hour.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional or personal caregiving experience, 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.
- Demonstrated ability to work competently in a one-to-one 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 and phones and navigate WellSky and a Learning Management System.
- Ability to safely and confidently use durable medical equipment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized, one-to-one non-medical care in clients' homes.
- Support activities of daily living, including personal care, transfer assistance, bathing, dressing, incontinence care, medication reminders, and proper hand hygiene.
- Support 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 and consistently communicate changes in client status, incidents, and concerns requiring escalation to the RN Care Ambassador and/or Client Care Coordination team.
- Maintain a reliable schedule, arrive on time, and communicate scheduling changes according to company policy.
- Demonstrate Legacy Concierge's core values and client-centered care principles.
- Comply with rules and regulations concerning client health information, including HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Promote positive, supportive, and respectful communication with clients, families, and Legacy Concierge.
- Maintain confidentiality of client and company information and comply with HIPAA, infection control standards, and internal protocols.
- Help ensure the safety of clients who may exhibit combative behavior and prevent harm to clients or others.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
