Personal Attendant / Caregivers
Salus Homecare · La Jolla, California, United States · 5 mo ago
Healthcare$18–$22/hrInternship
Caregiver Compensation and Benefits
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- 401(k) matching
- Paid Sick Leave
- Verizon Wireless Discount
- Referral Bonus
- Flexible Scheduling
- Pays $18 to $22 per hour
Caregiver Responsibilities
- Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
- Assist clients with medications, ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own, including preparing meals
- Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors, and family members
- Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors, and family members
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Qualifications
- Homecare Aide Certification (HCA) - This is a CA State requirement which involves registering as a Personal Attendant and providing Livescan fingerprints for a FBI Background check - Salus can help you with this process if you are not currently certified.
- TB Test - Must be within 90 days of start
- Must be able to legally work within the USA
- Physical capability to preform all job functions
- Safe driving record and valid auto insurance if you will be driving with clients
- Ability to speak, write, and read English is a requirement