Personnel Attendant- Caregiver M-THURS 8HRS San Pedro Spanish Speaker

Los Angeles•San Pedro, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Salus is seeking a Personal Care Assistant/Caregiver for an ongoing case with a female client in San Pedro. The posting describes an eight-hour shift and says the client case is open to start as soon as possible. Spanish-speaking applicants are requested. The preferred schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The posting also notes that part-time shifts of 4–6 hours and full-time shifts of 8–12 hours are available. Pay is listed as $20–$23 per hour for part-time shifts and $19–$20 per hour for full-time shifts. The Personal Attendant provides companionship and assistance with personal care and daily activities, including bathing, oral hygiene, meal preparation and feeding, dressing, ambulation, and mobility between beds, wheelchairs, and seats. The role may also involve taking clients to appointments, errands, and activities. Attendants are expected to arrive on time, adapt to client needs, protect confidential client information in accordance with HIPAA standards, report abnormal findings or conditions to the office, and represent the company positively.

Requirements

Home Care Aide (HCA) certification, including registration as a Personal Attendant and Livescan fingerprints for an FBI background check; the company can assist applicants who are not yet certified.
TB test completed within 90 days of starting.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Must be physically capable of performing all job functions.
A safe driving record and valid auto insurance are required if driving clients.
Spanish speaker preferred.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking ability.

Responsibilities

Serve as a companion to clients.
Arrive at clients’ homes on time.
Assist clients with bathing, oral hygiene, meal preparation and feeding, dressing and undressing, ambulation, and other personal care activities as needed.
Transport clients to and from appointments, errands, and activities.
Turn and reposition patients and move them between beds, wheelchairs, and seats.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in meeting client needs.
Maintain the confidentiality of client information according to HIPAA standards.
Notify the office of abnormal findings or conditions.
Represent the company with a positive image.