Job Summary
We are looking for a compassionate caregiver to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our clients. Our goal is to match caregivers with clients providing continuity of care while also providing flexibility in scheduling – we are offering up to 40 hour work weeks for new caregivers.
Benefits
- Ongoing Bonus Opportunities (ranging from $200 - $1000)
- Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Training
- Reimbursement of Certifications
Responsibilities
Provide high quality, compassionate, and professional assistance with ADL’s & IADL’s to clients in their homes, including bathing, dressing, eating, mobility support, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and companionship, while closely monitoring their health status; focusing on maintaining the client's well-being, dinity, and independence.Personal assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries, or accidents by attending to their basic needs. While the majority of our clients are long-term, we do also offer short-term assistance to accommodate the clients needs.Remind clients to take prescribed medications.Adequate charting and documentation of the care provided.Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)Assist with personal care and hygiene.Plan and prepare meals.Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so.Perform housekeeping duties.Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.Offer activities that are beneficial to the client and tailored to their specific needs, interests, and limitations.Qualifications
Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills and gain experience in the healthcare industry.Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations.A valid driver’s license is preferred to enable driving clients when needed (mileage will be reimbursed for client-related travel).Reliable daily transportation : personal vehicle or access to public transportation.Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner.Available to work different shifts, including nights and / or weekends. Shifts range from 4-12 hours.Prior experience in healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year).Nursing students
Nursing graduates wanting to gain experience while on the job huntWhile you may have an RN license, you are not able to perform RN duties under the current license of ameriCARE. These duties fall under the scope of CNA / HCA – which is what you will be hired asCNA’sHCA’sWillingness to enforce health and safety standards.Supportive, respectful, and compassionate with an understanding of maintaining as much dignity and independence for the clients as possible.High School Diploma or equivalent / Experience as a Caregiver.Take pride in providing high quality care.Additional experience specific to clients :Hoyer Lift
Gait BeltAmbulation assistanceVital Sign monitoringAbility to communicate with clients who may not be able to speakFamiliarity with feeding tubes (PEG tubes)Able to work with challenging clientsFamiliarity with : Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, Incontinence, Hospice, Stroke, etc.We’re a family-owned franchise located in the heart of San Francisco. We believe it’s time the in-home care experience became more personalized, positive, and powerful. We bring our own family’s experience as well as the smartest tech to the process of widening your care circle. And we believe that care is a two-way street. Our caregivers are true professionals, called to serve others in ways that aren’t traditionally honored or praised by the world as we know it. We recognize their gifts and we support their potential with world-class training and career opportunities. We are looking for thoughtful and passionate individuals to join our team!
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $25 - $30
