Home Care Aide (HCA) Job Description
Home Care Aide (HCA) Job Description Caregiver / Home Care Aide (HCA) If caring for others comes natural to you, this is an ideal career opportunity! As a Home Care Aide, you’ll earn competitive pay helping seniors live safely and happily at home. From bathing and dressing to meals and companionship, you’ll be a source of strength and support to those in need. Interim HealthCare® is the nation’s first home care company and an employer of choice to Home Care Aides across the U.S. If you have a compassionate heart and a desire to make a career out of caring for others, you are made for this! Our Home Care Aides/Caregivers enjoy some excellent benefits: $18/hr to $22/hr 1:1 Aide-to-client ratios Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs Pursue your education with tuition discounts through Rasmussen University As a Home Care Aide/Caregiver, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do: Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies A few must-haves for Home Care Aides/Caregivers: High school diploma (or equivalent) and active Home Care Aide (HCA) registration in CA Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare role, preferred CPR certification Covid-19 vaccination card Valid CA driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs Licensing: CNA (Preferred) Why Work for Interim HealthCare? Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Personal Care Aides (PCAs)/Caregivers. Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates PCAs, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of caregivers who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based care they provide. Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.