What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Aide/Caregiver position at Nightingale Senior Care?
Company Overview
Nightingale Senior Care is dedicated to providing compassionate in-home senior care services in North Orange County and its surrounding areas. Nightingale is seeking experienced Home Care Aide Caregivers to enhance the quality of life for seniors by offering personalized support and assistance tailored to their unique needs. We are offering Full-Time and Part-Time positions, our pay rate varies with each client having different needs ($18-20) an hour.
Requirements:
- HCA registration (Home Care Aid)
- Live Scan (Criminal Background Check)
- TB Test (Tuberculosis Test) or Chest X-RAY
- Minimum 2* years* of experience (Caring for Family Members Counts!)
- Legally permitted to work in the US
- Licensed driver with reliable transportation
- Reliable, dependable, compassionate and friendly
Responsibilities:
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
- Patience and empathy
-Monitor and document clients' health status and report any changes to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Assist with activities of daily living including; help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication management, personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Mobility assistance and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients, adhering to all safety protocols
- Uphold clients rights while providing care, ensuring dignity and respect at all times
- Assist with medication reminders as directed by healthcare professionals
- Engage clients in social activities to promote mental well-being and social interaction
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in caregiving, home care, or related fields is preferred
- Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment for clients
- Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with individuals in need
- Strong communication skills and the ability to listen actively
- Capability to handle responsibilities efficiently and effectively
- Knowledge of memory impairment
- Knowledge of resident rights and commitment to upholding them is essential
- A compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others improve their quality of life
Skills: Caring personality, Time management, Attentive personality, Personal hygiene assistance, Care planning, Decision making, Relationship building and Clear communication.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Overnight shift
Experience:
- Senior care: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Home Care Aide Certification (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brea, CA 92821: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20
