What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Caregiver Needed – Competitive Pay & Flexible Hours position at Nurse Next Door - Manteca/Modesto/Tracy/Brentwood?
Position Summary:
Interested in helping people and gaining valuable experience in the healthcare field? Consider a position at Nurse Next Door!
We are hiring for Caregivers at Nurse Next Door to serve our clients located in Union City and surrounding areas.
Compensation: $20-$23/hour
Employment type: part-time
We are looking for caregivers to provide non-medical services and assistance to our elderly or disabled clients. We value a sympathetic attitude towards the care of the sick, ability to carry out directions, maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
- Assisting clients with personal hygiene such as skin, mouth, hair care, bathing and dressing;
- Assisting clients in and out of bed, transfers, positioning and assisting with ambulation;
- Assisting with exercises as appropriate to meet the clients' needs;
- Meal planning and preparation, and assisting clients with eating;
- Assisting clients to the bathroom or in using commodes, bedpans or urinals and incontinence care;
- Performing household services including housekeeping, laundry, transportation, correspondence, making telephone calls, shopping for personal care items or groceries, and companionship;
- Assisting clients with medications which are ordinarily self-administered;
- Reporting changes in the clients' condition and needs to the administrator; and
- Completing records regarding services performed.
- Participating in all required entry-level and annual training requirements.
- Maintaining an active home care aide registration with the State of Ca. Dept. of Social Services Home Care Services Bureau.
Position Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age.
- Completion of a criminal background check and disclosure of any criminal history or evidence of exemption.
- Evidence of entry-level training or plan to complete training prior to client care and in accordance with CA regulations
- Evidence of tuberculosis testing and verification that the caregiver does not have active tuberculosis.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
- Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
- Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
- Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
- Valid drivers license and auto insurance and/or reliable transportation.
Salary : $20 - $23
