Full Time Home Care Aide - HCA

Visiting Angels•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Sacramento is urgently hiring full-time Home Care Aides to support elderly and home-care clients in the local area, including Sacramento, Davis, Elk Grove, Laguna, Lemon Hill, La Riviera, and Rosemont. Caregivers help clients remain or recover at home with dignity. Visits vary according to client needs, and aides must be ready to respond to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances. The role calls for compassion, sound professional judgment, and the ability to provide dependable support. Pay is $19.00–$21.00 per hour, depending on availability and experience. Full-time, part-time, 8-hour, and 10-hour shifts are offered.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and provide a shot record.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have a valid driver's license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Have excellent time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple duties.
Have reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled times.
Have the physical endurance to carry groceries and physically support clients.
Be comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking while following applicable dietary constraints.
Comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, including background checks.
Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients' days.
Be able to use a smartphone for electronic visit verification (EVV) and caregiver notes.
Pass extensive background checks, including Live Scan fingerprinting.
Have a negative TB screening from within the last 90 days.
Be registered on the California Home Care Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
Provide light housekeeping.
Encourage clients to meet exercise and fitness goals.
Prompt clients to take prescription medications at the appropriate times.
Help clients shop and put away groceries, or shop on their behalf.
Plan and prepare meals with clients, according to each client's abilities and dietary constraints.
Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including getting around the home, attending medical appointments, and taking walks.
Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances.