Caregiver Thousand Oaks Saturday mornings 7am-10am

Family Ties Home Care•Thousand Oaks, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Ties Home Care has a client in Thousand Oaks who needs Saturday morning help from 7 am to 10 am. This role could potentially expand to more shifts. The client is a sweet individual with "happy" dementia who requires assistance with walking and all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in the morning. She resides in an assisted living facility but needs additional support beyond what is provided there. The shift involves helping the client get up, grooming, toileting, dressing, assisting her to breakfast, and managing her morning medications.

Requirements

Current HCA or higher certification
Caregiving experience of 1 year or similar experience
Compassionate and caring demeanor
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Ability to follow the pre-set care plan and medication schedule
Ability to lift 35 pounds
Ability to assist with client's mobility as needed
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability to work the schedule as described

Responsibilities

Following a pre-set care plan
Standard ADLs (personal care, bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene assistance)
Assist with medication reminders
Monitor and report on client's well-being
Light housekeeping, laundry, & other household daily chores as needed
Grocery shopping & errands
Cooking/meal preparation
Scheduling appointments, including doctor's
Communication with Family Ties HC management & family members/loved-ones regarding the client's daily status
Daily notes
Other duties assigned as needed