Home Care Aide | Caregiver

Interim HealthCare Northern CA, NV, OR•Willows, CA

2d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

If you love working with seniors and are passionate about helping others, believing in human connection, kindness, and compassion, we’d love to speak with you! If you desire to be part of a great team of caregivers and valued by a friendly office team dedicated to supporting your goals, then we’re the agency for you! As a Home Care Aide with Interim Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and bring peace of mind to their families. We are seeking professional, upbeat, and reliable HCAs to provide care for our clients (shifts range from 2 to 12 hours) and help them remain safely in their homes.

Requirements

6+ months experience caregiving preferred
Ability to pass a DOJ/FBI background clearance
Able to get a negative TB test
Must pass a comprehensive drug screen
Able and willing to use your smartphone to clock in and out / document care activities
Driver's License and Transportation
Must have transferring experience

Nice To Haves

Dementia Experience Helpful

Responsibilities

Provide individualized attention, which encourages each client's ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and social well-being.
Transfer and assist with client's ambulation using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
Be knowledgeable of the client's individualized care plan and provide support accordingly. Contribute to the care planning process by communicating specific information and observations of the client's needs and preferences.
Attend to the individual needs of client which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements.
Assist client with medication reminders (that the client self-administers) to ensure all medications are taken.
Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each client in the delivery of services provided to them. Interact with client in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with the client's visitors and families.
Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms.