Caregiver Point Loma

Griswold Home Care for La Jolla•Point Loma, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Griswold Home Care in La Jolla is calling all compassionate individuals to apply to join our amazing team as a part-time Caregiver! We are an established company in the caregiving industry that appreciates our staff and offers advancement opportunities. We pay our Caregivers a competitive wage of $21-$25/hour. Our employees also enjoy great benefits. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading! What does it mean to “live assured”? It means people enjoying the independence they want and the peace of mind they deserve. It is the promise we make to all of our clients; one that we are confident making because of our team. Griswold operates in more 170 locations in 30 states and has touched more than 100,00 families. Griswold Home Care was founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, making us the oldest non-medical home care franchise organization in the country. As a pioneer in our industry, we support families by referring professional caregivers for personal care, homemaking, and companionship services. Our company was built on the timeless values of compassion and care—and these ideals are always at the heart of all that we do. We are proud that the services we provide help our clients remain in the homes they love. Our desire to give back led us to establish the Jean Griswold Scholarship Foundation which assists individuals seeking to further their education in a care-related field. We hire hard-working, dedicated individuals who uphold our values and ensure our clients receive the top-quality care they need. To show our appreciation for all they do, we offer our employees above-average pay, robust appreciation programs, and opportunities for growth and development to help them build rewarding careers.

Requirements

Language and literacy skills are adequate to communication needs and requests of the client.
Must be able to read care plan.
Must be able to communicate via telephone and/or text messages with Agency office.
Must have reliable transportation to and from a client’s home.
For cases requiring transportation, must have a valid driver’s license, positive driving record.
Must be able 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.
Registered on CA Home Care Aide Registry, includes fingerprint criminal offender record check (state & FBI).
Valid TB clearance (within the last 90 days or completed within 7 days of hire).
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Human Services experience of at least 1 year.
Strong desire to help others is a must.
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.
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.