Caregiver (Home Care Aide)

Assisting Hands of Fremont•San Jose, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our compassionate team of Assisting Hands Santa Clara as a Home Care Aide (Caregiver), where you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals requiring assistance with daily activities and medical needs. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to provide personalized, respectful, and professional care in clients’ homes or community settings. As a Home Care Aide, you will be an essential part of a dedicated team committed to promoting independence, dignity, and well-being for those we serve. Your energy and empathy will make a meaningful difference every day.

Requirements

Prior 1+ year experience in home health care, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or long-term care environments
Experience working with patients requiring hospice or dementia or memory care services is advantageous.
Understanding of/Willingness to learn medical terminology relevant to patient care scenarios.
Proven ability to handle sensitive situations with compassion while maintaining professionalism
Reliability on meeting commitments and open communicator

Responsibilities

Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support using equipment like Hoyer lifts when necessary.
Maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment within the client's residence.
The performance of all personal care activities contained in a written Plan of Care
Monitor patient health by observing and recognizing changes in condition, and reporting findings accurately using Assisting Hands system.
Support clients that could include specialized needs including Alzheimer’s care, dementia care, hospice care, etc.
Engage in home & community care activities that support clients’ independence while respecting their privacy and preferences.
Abide by policies and procedures of Assisting Hands Santa Clara and CDSS and HIPAA guidelines