Caregiver – Flexible Shifts Across San Diego County | Earn Up to $22/hr

Distro•San Diego, CA

3d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Caregivers provide nonmedical services and assistance to clients in their homes and communities when advanced age or physical or mental disability makes it difficult for them to perform these services independently. The goal is to help clients remain in their residences while receiving care in a caring and respectful manner, consistent with agency policies, industry standards, and state regulations. Services include assistance with activities of daily living and personal care, companionship, meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping, laundry, transportation, correspondence, shopping, and errands, as specified in the written care plan. Caregivers may provide respite care and support clients in following a written special diet plan. They monitor clients and their environments, report safety concerns or changes in client condition, maintain service records, protect confidential health information, and communicate with supervisors and the care team. The role serves clients across San Diego County. Scheduling is flexible, with no more than 15 hours per day. The posting lists compensation of $18–$22 per hour. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available after 60 days. The agency does not permit caregivers to administer prescription or over-the-counter medications, change wound dressings or catheter/ostomy appliances, provide gastric or tube feedings, or perform certain heavy or specialized household tasks. Caregivers may hand a client medication that has been set up in a weekly pill box and may empty catheter or ostomy bags.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be listed on the Home Care Aide Registry.
Must have a current tuberculosis (TB) certificate.
Must have valid I-9 employment eligibility verification documents.
Must complete a Criminal Record Statement.
Requires at least one year of related experience working with clients of advanced age or with physical or mental disabilities.
Must have at least five hours of entry-level training before being present with clients.
Must have a current driver's license and valid vehicle insurance coverage.
Must speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
Must have knowledge of personal care and home management skills, client-care principles, Universal Precautions, and clerical procedures for maintaining records and completing forms.
Must be able to read and interpret client care-plan instructions and competently assist clients with activities of daily living.
Must be able to identify and respond to injuries, including knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques.
Must communicate effectively orally and in writing with clients, family members, agency personnel, supervisors, and coworkers.
Must be able to observe and evaluate clients, recognize changes, identify problems, determine solutions, and monitor the effectiveness of services.
Must be able to work independently and cooperatively, prioritize multiple tasks, handle and move objects and people, and perform activities that use the whole body.

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association BLS or Heart Saver/First Aid/AED CPR certification is preferred but not required.
Similar social and cultural backgrounds to some clients may be required.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with activities of daily living and personal care, including bathing, shaving, ambulation, mouth care, dressing, exercise, hair care, feeding, toileting, nail care, positioning, medication reminders, skin care, transferring, and taking vital signs and blood pressure.
Supervise the home environment to help ensure client safety and security.
Plan, prepare, and serve meals, and assist clients in following written special diet plans as directed by a physician and identified in the care plan.
Perform routine housekeeping and laundry; household tasks must not exceed 20% of time worked in a week.
Provide companionship, social interaction, emotional reassurance, and encouragement of mentally stimulating activities.
Provide respite care for families in accordance with care plans.
Assist with essential shopping and errands, including handling client funds as authorized by the care plan and agency policy and under supervisor observation.
Assist clients with standing, walking, sitting, and rolling in bed.
Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping, and outings specified in the care plan.
Assist clients with communication, including writing or typing correspondence and researching information.
Participate on the care team by providing input and suggestions.
Notify the agency when unable to work a scheduled assignment, with 24-hour notice required.
Follow the written care plan, work hours established by the supervisor, and applicable agency policies, procedures, and practices.
Monitor supplies and resources and carry out other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Observe clients and their environments and immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, accidents, or changes in behavior, physical or cognitive condition, or living arrangements to the supervisor.
Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct service hours, and submit required written documentation to the office.
Attend orientation, in-service training, and staff meetings.
Communicate regularly with supervisors and coworkers and maintain constructive working relationships.
Follow the employee handbook and code of conduct, protect clients' confidential health information, and respect client rights.
Report, detect, and help prevent abuse and neglect.