Home Care Aide / Caregiver $18-$19
About the role
At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn't have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That's what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.
We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities. Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.
Benefits
- Competitive wages: $18–$19 per hour depending upon experience
- Referral bonuses for referring A-player caregivers and clients
- 401k matching
- 24/7 support center for scheduling questions
- 24/7 assistance related to client care
Responsibilities
- Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or companionship and personal care
- Enable seniors to live at home as long as possible, doing what they love to do (Happier Aging philosophy)
- Help clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) within the scope of practice for a Registered Health Care Aide
- Assist clients with transfers, ambulation and exercises
- Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
- Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
- Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly
- Service area: Oceanside, Vista, Fallbrook, Hidden Meadows, Carlsbad, Escondido, San Marcos, Encinitas, and surrounding San Diego County, CA cities
Requirements
- 1 year previous caregiving experience is an asset
- Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English; other languages are an asset
- Proof of Health Care Aide Registration
- Current TB Screen and Criminal Record Check
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and reside in or close to the San Diego County, CA cities listed above