HOME CARE AIDE / HCA [experience with PARKINSON'S is a plus]

Golden Care • La Jolla, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Golden Care is committed to delivering exceptional care services to individuals of all ages, with a particular focus on senior care. We aim to help our clients live safely and comfortably in their homes and communities—promoting their overall health, well-being, quality of life, independence, and happiness—ensuring peace of mind for both clients and their loved ones. The role of a caregiver at Golden Care is to provide high-quality, non-medical care and support services to clients, delivering care with professionalism, empathy, compassion, kindness, and in a respectful manner.

Requirements

• MUST have at least 3 months of professional experience working as a caregiver
• MUST be, or willing to register as a California Home Care Aide (HCA)
• MUST be able to clear a criminal background check by the DOJ/FBI
• MUST have a current Negative Tuberculosis (TB) test (or willingness to complete one)
• MUST obtain a valid Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle
• MUST be 18 years of age or older
• MUST be able to provide 2 forms of ID such as a Driver's license, social security, Passport, and or Birth certificate
• MUST be reliable, dependable, and be on-time.
• MUST dress professionally.
• MUST be kind, empathetic, compassionate, respectful, have a positive attitude and great work ethics.
• MUST have a passion and the desire to help others improve their quality of life, while maintaining clients' self-respect, dignity, safety, and confidentiality.
• MUST be comfortable using a smartphone for basic communication and care documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Parkinson's is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Providing clients with Alzheimer’s/Dementia or related behaviors (i.e., wandering, paranoia) a safe and secure environment by monitoring their health and safety, as it is a priority.
• Assist clients with all their ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) in accordance with individualized care plans (i.e., personal hygiene assistance — oral care, grooming, toileting, incontinence care, bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Light housekeeping, laundry, and organizing to maintain a clean-living environment.
• Meal preparation and assist with feeding if needed.
• Transferring & Ambulation — provide safety, stability and support while client is mobile and during transfers.
• Transportation (i.e., appointments, grocery shopping, errands, outings, etc.)
• Follow clients’ provided plan of care, safety precautions and procedures.
• Monitor, observe and report suspected concerns or change of clients' condition or health status to a supervisor or the appropriate parties immediately.
• Communicate effectively and respond to all forms of communication from the office in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Paid training (paid at minimum wage).
• Bi-weekly pay.
• Flexible schedule (4-to-15-hour shifts. day, evening, overnight, weekend shifts available).
• Insurance Benefits (Health, Life, Vision, Dental, and 401(k) with matching) for qualified caregivers.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• 24/7 office support.

What This Job Offers

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