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About The Position

Requirements

• Hands-on caregiving experience, especially with memory care or neurodegenerative conditions.
• Patience, dependability, and genuine compassion.
• Clear communication and the ability to work well with clients, families, and care teams.
• Ability to follow personalized care plans and adapt as needed.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Current TB test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with safe transfer techniques.
• Knowledge of memory care best practices.
• Strong observational skills and quick problem-solving instincts.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene, while preserving clients' dignity.
• Assist with mobility and safe transfers, and gently redirect memory care clients.
• Prepare meals and assist clients during mealtimes.
• Perform light housekeeping, errands, grocery runs, and prescription pick-ups.
• Transport clients to appointments and outings.
• Monitor clients' wellbeing and inform the care team when something changes.
• Provide a calm, consistent presence for clients and their families.
• Follow personalized care plans and adapt when circumstances change.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $18–23 per hour, based on experience.
• Flexible schedules.
• Paid orientation and training.
• 401(k).
• Support from a team that is available by phone.
• Clients throughout San Diego, enabling work close to home.