Home Care Aide (HCA) Job Description
In-Home Caregivers Needed For: Piedmont, CA Homewatch CareGivers of Oakland is looking for a compassionate, reliable In-Home Caregivers to care for our clients in their homes. Job Summary Making an in-depth connected relationship within the home care environment is the greatest reward for becoming an in-home caregiver. We are looking for In-Home Caregivers (otherwise known as Home Care Aides or HCA's) to join our growing team and help to bring our unique care philosophy to life. Homewatch CareGivers offers you flexible hours, incentive programs, paid mileage and training unequaled in our industry. We are also making sure that everyone of our clients and caregivers stay safe and healthy during the COVID-19. We provide gloves, masks, face shields, hand sanitizer, and cleaning products to all our clients and caregivers. Whether you are currently working in this filed or are ready to rejoin the workforce after taking time off, this is an incredible opportunity to feel great about your job and the impact it has on others. Use our new Care+ smart-phone app to keep track of your work schedule, shift responsibilities, communicate with the office and the family and much more. Job Description We are looking for HCA's ready to provide quality in-home care, but also to develop an enriching meaningful relationship with our clients. Our clients often require assistance with activities of daily living, but also require assistance staying connected with the outside world through social activities, appointments and errands; your role as a HCA helps them to live life to the fullest. Our Care+ smart-phone app keeps track of our client care plans, changes in ADL's, status and outcomes. Caregivers provide paraprofessional services to the agency’s home care clients, as assessed in the care plan and in compliance with the client’s Service Agreement. Benefits: Flexible hours, full time work available Use our new Care App to track your work schedule, see caregiving responsibilities for each shift, help with family communication, and more Competitive pay and Overtime opportunities Advancement opportunity to team leadership positions Online classes are available 24/7 and offer self-paced study and online testing with immediate scoring; 12 hours of paid annual coursework On-going CEU's available to maintain certification eligibility Referral bonuses provided for exceptional caregiver recruits and clients Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Available: Masks (Surgical, N95, and Cloth) Latex Gloves Face Shields Hand Sanitizer Duties of Caregivers may include: Light housekeeping Menu planning, meal preparation and set up Laundry and linen change Transportation/shopping Bathing and dressing assistance set up only Safety and companionship Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Experience as a caregiver in a home care setting or skilled facility. Must be able to function with minimal supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with the client. Must accept responsibility for maintaining skills and learning on an ongoing basis, as well as adhering to agency policies. Must pass all background screening with satisfactory results. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must possess effective communication skills Major Responsibilities Responsible for assisting the agency’s clients with their personal care needs in accordance with the care plan. Responsible for assisting clients with activities of daily living in a safe and beneficial manner. Caregivers must be observant enough to recognize changes in their clients, and be capable of alerting the appropriate personnel when necessary. Does not administer medication or perform any procedures requiring the knowledge or skills of a licensed nurse or registered therapist. California Specific Requirements Be registered on the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) online registry