Caregiver Simi Valley 12 hour shifts Sunday, Friday and one night shift TBD hours are 9AM-9PM and 9PM- 9AM

Family Ties Home Care•Simi Valley, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Ties Home Care is hiring a caregiver for a client in Simi Valley with early Alzheimer’s who receives 24-hour assistance and is at risk of falling. The client is very independent and strong-willed but has come to appreciate help. The schedule includes 12-hour shifts on Sunday and Friday, plus one night shift to be determined. Shift hours are 9 AM–9 PM and 9 PM–9 AM. The caregiver will provide support according to a pre-set care plan, assisting with daily personal care, household tasks, meals, errands, appointments, and medication reminders. The role includes monitoring and reporting on the client’s well-being and communicating daily status to Family Ties Home Care management and the client’s family or loved ones. Family Ties Home Care is family-owned and offers personal attention and communication with managers, competitive pay, training through Care Academy (including credential training and CNA courses), bi-weekly direct deposit, paid sick time, health insurance availability (medical, dental, and vision), major-holiday pay at 1.5 times the regular rate, a Cal-Savers IRA plan, and approval as a veterans’ company. The position involves regular talking or hearing, frequent use of hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and occasional standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 35 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, and adjustment of focus. The work environment usually has moderate noise and may involve exposure to hazards such as bodily fluids that may contain disease. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Follow a pre-set care plan.
Assist with activities of daily living, including personal care, bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
Provide medication reminders.
Monitor and report on the client’s well-being.
Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores as needed.
Shop for groceries and run errands.
Cook and prepare meals.
Schedule appointments, including doctor’s appointments.
Communicate with Family Ties Home Care management and the client’s family or loved ones about the client’s daily status.
Complete daily notes.
Perform other duties as assigned.