Caregiver

Griswold Home Care for La Jolla•San Diego, CA

8d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Griswold Home Care in La Jolla is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as part-time Caregivers. This role involves providing non-medical elderly care and home companionship, assisting seniors with daily tasks, personal hygiene, and homemaking responsibilities to help them live as fully and independently as possible while remaining in their homes. The position offers flexible scheduling, including day and night shifts, with varying client care hours. Caregivers are responsible for documentation and communication with the agency office regarding client needs and conditions.

Requirements

Language and literacy skills adequate to communicate needs and requests of the client.
Ability to read a care plan.
Ability to communicate via telephone and/or text messages with the Agency office.
Reliable transportation to and from a client’s home.
For cases requiring transportation, must have a valid driver’s license and positive driving record.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and alternate from stationary to traverse positions often and for extended periods of time.
Completion of required 5 hours of entry-level training prior to client contact.
Human Services experience of at least 1 year is required.
Strong desire to help others is a must.
Registered on CA Home Care Aide Registry, includes fingerprint criminal offender record check (state & FBI).
TB clearance that meets CA Health and Safety Code 1796.45.
Valid TB clearance (within the last 90 days or completed within 7 days of hire).
Demonstrates empathy for vulnerable older adults and values their independence.
Ability to assist clients with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility assistance.
Comfortable assisting with transfers and providing hands-on support to a male client.
Compassionate, reliable, and committed to providing high-quality care and companionship.
Able to prepare simple meals.
Completing daily tasks in a safe and professional manner.
Able to demonstrate appropriate cleaning technique for home environment.
Maintain cheerful outlook while with client.
Capable of working independently when needed.
Punctual and hard working.

Nice To Haves

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or HHA (Home Health Aide) certification preferred, but not required.
Registered as an Affiliate Home Care Aide (preferred).
Associate degree preferred.
Alzheimer's/dementia/diabetic experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide non-medical elderly care and home companionship.
Assist clients with daily tasks such as bathing, feeding, and personal hygiene.
Help with various homemaking responsibilities.
Provide companionship to clients, including those with dementia or cognitive impairments.
Ensure clients receive the highest quality of elderly care with dignity and professionalism.
Complete documentation for each shift and submit timely updates.
Communicate routinely with the office about the condition and needs of clients.
Assist with transfers and provide hands-on support.
Prepare simple meals.
Demonstrate appropriate cleaning techniques for the home environment.
Maintain a cheerful outlook while with the client.
Work independently when needed.