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Home Care Aide

HomeCare By Design
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/10/2025

Job Title : Home Care Aide (Preferred Male Caregivers)

Job Description : We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and reliable male Home Care Aide to provide assistance to a client with cognitive issues. The ideal candidate will be understanding, calm, and able to provide a safe and supportive environment. This position requires providing stand-by assistance with basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) , meal preparation, and offering a sense of security for the client, who has difficulty understanding social cues.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Assistance with ADLs : Stand-by support with activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility assistance as needed.
  • Meal Preparation : Prepare nutritious meals and snacks according to the client’s dietary needs and preferences, ensuring proper portion sizes and safety while eating.
  • Monitoring & Supervision : Offer continuous supervision to ensure safety, especially due to the client’s cognitive challenges. This includes assisting with reminders, ensuring proper hygiene, and providing support for tasks like managing medications or managing simple household tasks.
  • Emotional Support : Provide comfort and companionship, recognizing the client’s emotional and mental needs. A calming and empathetic demeanor is crucial.
  • Behavioral Awareness : Understand and manage the client’s cognitive challenges, particularly around issues like limited social cues. The caregiver should remain patient, flexible, and responsive to changing behaviors.
  • Safety & Mobility Assistance : Assist with transfers and light mobility support to help the client move around safely within the home.
  • Record Keeping : Track and report any changes in the client’s behavior, routine, or health status to supervisors or family members.

Qualifications :

  • Male caregiver preferred (for personal preferences and comfort of the client).
  • Prior experience working with individuals with cognitive impairments such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, or similar conditions is preferred .
  • Ability to communicate clearly and patiently, recognizing the client’s cognitive and emotional limitations.
  • Comfortable with providing physical assistance when necessary, and maintaining a calm and professional attitude.
  • Dependability, punctuality, and a strong commitment to the well-being of the client.
  • If you are a compassionate, patient individual with the experience to provide excellent care to those with cognitive challenges, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in our client’s life.

    Salary : $23 - $25

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