Personal Attendant / Caregivers

San Diego•La Jolla, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Caregiver role is a crucial position for those who rely on others for basic daily care, such as bathing, eating, and personal hygiene. Caregivers typically work with elderly or disabled individuals in a facility or home care setting. We are looking for candidates in the following service areas; DOWNTOWN,CENTRAL SAN DIEGO, LA JOLLA ENCINITAS, DEL MAR, SOLONA BEACH. About Us: Salus Homecare has proudly served the community for more than 21 years, providing exceptional care from San Diego County. We are seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals to join our team. We offer competitive compensation, with rates based on the level of care required by each patient. It is our vision to be the best support system that eases pain for families going through the challenges of caring for their declining loved ones. We also work to facilitate opportunities for compassionate caregivers to work with those families and fulfill the dream for seniors to stay home affordably and safely with assistance. Salus Homecare is looking for caregivers available to work 4, 8 and 12 hour shifts available apply today-work tomorrow.

Requirements

Homecare Aide Certification (HCA) - This is a CA State requirement which involves registering as a Personal Attendant and providing Livescan fingerprints for a FBI Background check - Salus can help you with this process if you are not currently certified.
TB Test - Must be within 90 days of start
Must be able to legally work within the USA
Safe driving record and valid auto insurance if you will be driving with clients
Ability to speak, write, and read English is a requirement

Responsibilities

Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
Assist clients with medications, ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises
Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own, including preparing meals
Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors, and family members
Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors, and family members
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency