Caregivers Needed - Orange County & Long Beach

Aveanna•Irvine, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Home Care Aide to join their dynamic team. The Home Care Aide is responsible for providing non-medical personal care, supervision, assistance, and companionship to clients who require support due to advanced age, physical disabilities, mental deficiencies, or other health-related conditions. This role also involves maintaining a safe and clean environment for these clients.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English.
Must have a state-issued Home Care Aide certification.
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 25 pounds.
Prolonged sitting, walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
Must have visual and hearing acuity.
Must have strong sense of smell and touch.
Ability to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.
Quick-thinking and astute decision-making skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines.
Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
Strong commitment to excellence.

Nice To Haves

Initial demonstration by a family member, physical therapist, or other licensed healthcare professional is recommended for Range of Motion exercises.

Responsibilities

Assistance with clients’ Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including ambulation, transfers, bathing, grooming, hygiene, meal preparation, dressing, and toileting.
Provide oral medication reminders (caregivers are not permitted to administer medication).
Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean environment, including laundry, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and maintaining tidiness of client's living areas.
Provide supervision and companionship, engaging clients in conversation, taking them for walks, and entertaining them with activities like reading or games.
Assist with Range of Motion exercises as requested.
Comply with all state laws and agency policies regarding mandated reporting of suspected abuse and domestic violence.
Adhere to agency policies regarding privacy and confidentiality, including HIPAA laws.
Observe safety guidelines as outlined in the Employee Safety Manual.
Report any unusual occurrences or changes in client's condition to the supervisor immediately.
Arrive promptly for and complete all assigned shifts, notifying the supervisor of any requested schedule changes as soon as possible and prior to implementation.