Caregiver

Amada Senior Care • Castro Valley, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Amada Senior Care - East Bay is seeking reliable, compassionate caregivers to provide non-medical personal care to clients in their homes or other care settings. Caregivers work under the agency’s supervision and are assigned to support quality, continuity, and client safety. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, supporting mobility and transportation, and following each client’s plan of care and agency procedures. Caregivers are expected to provide dependable attendance and consistent care. Working hours vary according to client needs and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position is in person and involves travel to client homes or sites within the local or regional service area.

Requirements

• Active Home Care Aide License.
• Current tuberculosis test (TB/TST/PPD), if applicable.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Valid state-required proof of auto insurance if driving a client.
• At least one year of documented experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for clients’ needs.
• Treat clients, families, staff, and the public with courtesy and respect, and present a positive public image.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of clients’ medical information.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, pushing, and pulling; lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Visual and hearing acuity required.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide client services as directed by the Director of Operations or the Owners.
• Assist clients with bathing, personal hygiene, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, and toileting.
• Perform light housekeeping, change bed linens, make the client’s bed, and maintain an orderly client environment.
• Prepare meals and clean up; assist clients with eating or feed clients who are unable to feed themselves.
• Provide medication reminders and assist clients with self-administration of medication; do not administer medications.
• Support skin care and help prevent skin breakdown by turning, repositioning, and encouraging movement.
• Assist with active and passive range-of-motion activities as defined by the plan of care.
• Help clients walk and transfer; accompany or transport clients to appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping as directed.
• Measure and record height and weight, and measure and document intake and output when required.
• Promote a safe environment and quality care by following established policies, procedures, standards, infection-control principles, and Universal Precautions.
• Respond rapidly and appropriately to emergency situations and use equipment safely and properly.
• Respect client rights, including privacy, dignity, the right to accept or refuse care, and confidentiality of client information.
• Maintain reliable attendance and performance of assigned shifts and follow the established plan of care to support continuity and client safety.
• Travel to client homes or sites and attend required training or conferences as directed.

Benefits

• Above-average pay of $23 per hour.
• Weekly pay periods and optional same-day pay through Zayzoon.
• Holiday pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Supplemental insurance for qualified employees, including vision, dental, long-term care with life insurance, term life, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Legal services.
• Pet wellness benefit.
• Employee discounts.
• Retirement plan.
• Caregiver, in-home care, and senior placement referral bonuses.
• Paid new-hire orientation.
• Paid training.
• Ongoing caregiver development and career pathing.
• Caregiver appreciation events and rewards and recognition.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed