Home Care Aide II - CNA or Personal Care Aide

Homewatch CareGivers • Castro Valley, CA

14d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Homewatch CareGivers at the Heart of the Bay is looking for compassionate and reliableCNAs, Home Health Aides, and Personal Caregivers to care for our clients in their homes. Caregivers provide paraprofessional services to the company’s home care clients, as assessed in the care plan and in compliance with the client’s Service Agreement. Time base: Both full-time and part-time positions available Locations: Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo Company Overview In 1980, Homewatch CareGivers established its mission to preserve dignity, protect independence, and provide peace of mind to our clients and their loved ones by providing exceptional home care. By delivering highquality caregiver services, Homewatch CareGivers helps improve the quality of life for those in our communities as well as provide meaningful employment opportunities. We offer employees a strong familyoriented culture and professional, accredited training that addresses relevant health and wellness issues. Homewatch CareGivers welcomes individuals who are eager to continually learn in order to best serve customers’ evolving needs, and who demonstrate the passion for connecting people to the quality services they deserve. For more information about the company and our services, please visit our website: www.homewatchcaregivers.com/east-bay/castro-valley Homewatch CareGivers offers the comprehensive home care services and we believe that exceptional training means a more rewarding experience for you and better care for clients. Homewatch CareGivers is a premier provider of in-home care services for people of all ages, including seniors, children, veterans, the chronically ill, and those recovering from medical procedures. Our care philosophy is based on finding interesting, innovative ways to empower clients and help them feel engaged and respected. We start by making sure our caregivers and office staff are confident and empowered, too. Our Homewatch CareGivers University is a professionally-developed training platform designed to give you the tools and resources you need to make the very most of your time with clients and gain the most satisfaction from your job. It includes online accredited courses to help you meet the training requirements you may need to stay current with caregiver certification and licensure . The more prepared you are, the more secure you feel in your daily work. This is an incredible opportunity to feel great about your job and the impact it has on others. Join our growing team and help bring our unique care philosophy to life! This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Homewatch Caregivers Corporate.

Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years of age and a high school graduate.
• One-year experience providing personal care services to the elderly at home or in a facility is preferred.
• Must have a valid California Driver's License.
• CPR and First Aid training and certification is required.
• Must be registered as Home Care Aide (HCA) with the State of California.
• Proficiency in the English language--reading, speaking, and writing is required.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision and to maintain a professional relationship with the client.
• Must be able to pass all background checks, drug testing, and health screenings per regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Must accept responsibility for maintaining skills and learning on an ongoing basis, as well as adhering to company policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with childcare or care for developmentally-disabled individuals a plus.
• Ability to drive client in one's own car is preferred.
• CNA and/or HHA certification is a plus.
• Fluency in another language desirable, e.g. Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, etc. is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and ensure safety of the client
• Assistance with ADL's such as: bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulating, etc.
• Assistance with all other IADL's including: light housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, transportation, etc.
• Engaging clients in meaningful activities and hobbies
• Responsible for assisting the agency’s clients with their personal care needs in accordance with the care plan.
• Responsible for assisting clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) in a safe and beneficial manner.
• Caregivers must be observant enough to recognize changes in their clients and be capable of alerting the appropriate personnel when necessary.
• Does not administer medication or perform any procedures requiring the knowledge or skills of a licensed nurse or registered therapist.

Benefits

• Worker's Compensation insurance
• Referral bonuses
• Ongoing education through our online training platform, Homewatch CareGivers University (some courses may be used toward CEU's)
• Opportunity to work closely with skilled healthcare professionals
• Flexible schedules
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees