Caregiver | Home Care Aide

Interim HealthCare Northern CA, NV, OR•Chico, CA

About The Position

Interim HealthCare is seeking a professional, upbeat, and reliable Home Care Aide to care for clients and help them remain safely in their homes. The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives and provide peace of mind to their families. The listed schedule is Wednesday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m., in Chico, California, at $19.00 per hour. Care shifts may range from 2 to 12 hours. Dementia experience is required in the listing.

Requirements

Dementia experience is required.
Six or more months of caregiving experience is preferred.
Ability to pass a DOJ/FBI background clearance.
Ability to obtain a negative TB test.
Must pass a comprehensive drug screen; THC is not tested.
Ability and willingness to use a smartphone to clock in and out and document care activities.
California driver's license and transportation.

Nice To Haves

Six or more months of caregiving experience.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized attention that supports each client's highest practical physical, mental, and social well-being.
Transfer and assist clients with ambulation using proper body mechanics or lifting devices to prevent accidents.
Follow the client's individualized care plan and contribute to care planning by communicating observations about the client's needs and preferences.
Assist with personal care needs such as grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinence care, toileting, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, and communication.
Provide medication reminders for medications that the client self-administers.
Maintain each client's comfort, privacy, and dignity, and interact warmly to promote a caring environment.
Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with clients' visitors and families.
Perform homemaking activities, including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping, washing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry, and cleaning bathrooms.