Short Shift Caregiver (Elk Grove, CA)

Visiting Angels•Elk Grove, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Sacramento is hiring Short Shift Caregivers to provide in-home support to senior adults and other home-care clients in Elk Grove, Sacramento, Del Paso, North Highlands, Pocket, Greenhaven, and nearby areas. Caregivers help clients remain at home or recover at home with dignity. Visits vary by client and may involve personal care, housekeeping, exercise encouragement, medication reminders, shopping, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. Caregivers must be prepared to respond to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances. The role offers flexible part-time and full-time schedules, with 8- and 10-hour shifts. Jobs start at $19.00–$21.00 per hour, depending on availability and experience.

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 reliable transportation to and from clients' homes at scheduled times.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Have excellent time-management skills and be able to manage multiple duties.
Be physically able to carry groceries and support clients.
Be comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints.
Be willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, including background checks.
Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients' days.
Pass extensive background checks, including Live Scan fingerprinting.
Have a negative TB screening within the last 90 days.
Be registered on the California Home Care Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

Help clients with personal care and hygiene.
Perform 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 in collaboration with clients, according to their abilities and dietary constraints.
Assist clients with mobility and ambulation, including moving around the home, attending doctor visits, and taking walks.
Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and report health changes or unusual circumstances.
Use a smartphone for electronic visit verification (EVV) and caregiver notes.