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In Home Caregiver

Homewatch CareGivers of Oakland

In Home Caregiver

Oakland, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 Home Care Aides/Companion 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 system located at https://secure.dss.ca.gov/ccld/hcsregistry/

    Be fingerprinted and submit to CDSS through Live scan

    Successfully clear a background check (submit Criminal Record Statement)

    Possess a valid form of Identification (i.e. California Driver’s License)

    Possess a Tuberculosis Clearance (no more than 90 days old) or if positive for TB, possess a chest x-ray indicating that they are free of TB

    Complete the ongoing training requirement of 5 hours per year

    Physical Qualifications

    Able to work an average of 20-40 hours per week.

    Able to bend, climb, stoop, and stand an average of 5 hours per day.

    Able to lift 20-30 pounds.

    Able to use tools necessary for job.

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Homewatch Caregivers Corporate.