Caregiver

Amada Senior Care • Berkeley, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Amada Senior Care - East Bay is hiring compassionate, reliable caregivers to provide non-medical in-home personal care and related services for clients. Caregivers work under the supervision of the agency and provide services as directed by the Director of Operations or the Owners. Assignments are intended to promote quality, continuity, and client safety. Care is delivered in clients’ homes or, in some cases, an institution such as a hospital, and the position requires travel to client homes or sites within the local or regional service area.

The role includes assisting clients with activities of daily living, household tasks, meals, mobility, transportation, and other activities specified in the plan of care. Caregivers must respect client rights and confidentiality, follow infection-control and safety procedures, respond appropriately to emergencies, and provide dependable attendance and continuity of care. Caregivers must not perform nursing functions, administer medications, take physician’s orders, or carry out procedures requiring the training or skills of a licensed nurse.

The position may involve variable hours based on client needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The job is offered as full-time or part-time, is performed in person, and pays $23.00 per hour.

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.
• Ability to ensure confidentiality and security of clients’ medical information.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation.
• Visual and hearing acuity required.
• Must not perform nursing functions, administer medications, take physician’s orders, or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge, or skill of a licensed nurse.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Provide client services as directed by the Director of Operations or the Owners.
• Assist 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, clean up after meals, assist clients with feeding, and feed clients who cannot feed themselves.
• Assist clients with medication self-administration through medication reminders.
• Support skin care and help prevent skin breakdown, including turning and repositioning clients and encouraging movement.
• Assist with active and passive range-of-motion activities as defined by the plan of care.
• Help clients walk and transfer, and accompany or transport clients to appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping.
• Measure and record height and weight, and measure and document intake and output as required.
• Promote client safety and quality of care by following established policies, procedures, standards, and plans of care.
• Follow infection-control principles and Universal Precautions, use equipment safely, and respond rapidly and appropriately in emergencies.
• Protect 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 to support continuity of care and client safety.
• Travel to client homes or sites within the local or regional service area and attend required training or conferences as directed.

Benefits

• Above-average pay of $23 per hour.
• Weekly pay periods.
• 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 options for qualified employees, including vision, dental, long-term care with life insurance, term life, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal services, and pet wellness coverage.
• Employee discounts.
• Retirement plan.
• Caregiver referral bonus.
• In-home care referral bonus.
• Senior placement referral bonus.
• Paid new-hire orientation.
• Paid training.
• Ongoing caregiver development and career-pathing.
• Caregiver appreciation events and rewards and recognition.
• Scheduling that fits employee needs and a goal of providing consistent, desired hours.
• Paid sick time.

What This Job Offers

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