Home Care Aide (HCA) Job Description
Job Description:
- Companionship
- Medication Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Bathing, grooming and hygiene
- Incontinence care
- Transfers and Positioning
- Meal Preparation
- Transportation and Errands
- Light Housekeeping
Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of 9th grade education - high school diploma or GED preferred; have at least one-year of verifiable caregiving experience
- Demonstrate satisfactory completion of any stated mandated training
- Have reliable transportation and able to fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality
- Give consent to submit random drug and alcohol testing; and meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving Record, Professional and Personal Reference Checks
- Nurse Assistant certification (CNA) and bilingual a plus
- Must satisfactorily complete California Homecare Services training and Orientation Program; accept responsibility for learning and adhering to California Homecare Services policies and procedures
- Able to function in the home setting with minimal direct supervision
- Maintain satisfactory relationships with administrative staff, clients, and family members; follow verbal and written instructions; and document services provided
- Must be genuinely concerned about helping people and have high moral standards of honesty and integrity.