Caregiver (Home Care Assistant)

WelbeHealth • La Quinta, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

WelbeHealth PACE provides comprehensive medical care and community-based services to help seniors remain in their homes and communities. The Home Care Assistant provides scheduled, safe personal care to participants in their homes and contributes to care planning as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT). The position reports to the Home Care Supervisor.

Home Care Assistants have a stable, full-time schedule, with participants assigned to fill the workday and reassignment in cases of cancellations or unforeseen circumstances. The role typically involves visiting 2–5 participants daily, with shorter individual shifts adding up to an eight-hour workday. Travel time and mileage between participants are reimbursed.

The role includes hands-on assistance with daily activities, support with household tasks and medical appointments, documenting vital signs, carrying out home exercise programs as indicated in care plans, and providing translation services as needed. Employment requires proof of vaccination or a vaccine declination form before starting, and team members must follow infection control and PPE standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/First Aid certification.
• Must be registered with the Home Care Registry (HCA) before the start date.
• Proof of vaccination or a vaccine declination form is required before employment.
• Follow WelbeHealth infection control and PPE standards and vaccination requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• At least one year of caregiving experience with elderly or senior patients is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care and assistance with activities of daily living in participants’ homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and physical lifting when transferring participants.
• Assist participants with instrumental activities of daily living, including laundry, light housekeeping, shopping, and light meal preparation.
• Measure and document participants’ vital signs as instructed.
• Act as a medical escort on vehicles to medical appointments and support participants with safe transfers in and out of their homes.
• Assist the Rehabilitation team by carrying out home exercise programs indicated in the IDT-developed care plan, after sufficient training as needed.
• Provide translation services as needed.
• Contribute to the care planning process as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 observed holidays annually, and 6 sick days.
• 401(k) savings with employer match.
• Compensation package including base pay, bonus, and equity.
• Travel time and mileage reimbursement between participants.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED