Job Summary
Experience the fulfilling rewards of providing in-home caregiving for elders in their homes through your employment with Homewatch CareGivers. We are a proven, successful company dedicated to improving our clients’ lives each day by making meaningful connections. You are the key to those connections. The in-depth relationships made between caregivers and clients at home bring meaning and purpose to the work of a Companion Caregiver. Flexible shifts allow you to work around school or other personal responsibilities. Use our new Care App for your smart phone to keep track of your work schedule, shift responsibilities, communicate with the office and family, and much more.
Job Description
Now hiring immediate start for a 24-7 case, 8 to 12 hour shifts with companion care client that has severe depression. Assist to feed, Assist with exercise and motivation, Assist with dressing and bathing, Light Housekeeping, Transportation to and from appointments; 40 hours a week guaranteed!
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
Advancement opportunity to team leadership positions
Online Training programs include 12 hours of paid annual coursework
On-going CEU’s available to maintain certification eligibility
Referral bonuses provided for exceptional caregiver recruits
Paid holidays and vacation time accrual
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
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Available:
Masks (Surgical, N95, and Cloth)
Latex Gloves
Face Shields
Hand Sanitizer
Duties of 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
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.