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Compassionate and Dependable Caregiver

Right at Home Palm Springs and Desert Cities

Compassionate and Dependable Caregiver

Palm Desert, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Home is where the heart is for most seniors but to live safely at home, many need your help. As a Right at Home Caregiver, your smile, your touch and companionship along with your personal care skills CAN BRING JOY TO THEIR days. And in helping seniors you gain much more than just a paycheck. You will be truly appreciated and you'll know you are making a difference in the lives of others...and you'll know your work matters.

    If you are an honest, loyal, dedicated, and experienced caregiver Right at Home NEEDS YOU!. You’ll be responsible for helping seniors complete their daily activities. You'll work at private residences. Our caregivers must be empathetic and attentive to the needs of those we serve. Please only apply if you are available to work morning and or days we have multiple 3 to 4 hr shifts.

    Job Description: Our care staff provides clients with assistance in dressing showering, meal prep, transportation, ambulation, toileting, light housekeeping and more. We provide respite care in addition to stroke, Parkinson's care, and Alzheimer's care and hospice care

    At Right at home In-Home care we offer:

    A schedule that fits your availability

    Part-time hours, day, nights, and weekends. Work as much or as little as your schedule permits

    Paid Training

    A team approach that will support you with 24/7 supervisory assistance

    The opportunity to interact with your clients on a personal level

    Competitive pay

    Bonus programs

    Job requirements

    Must be able to pass a TB test, Drug Screen and have a clean DMV report.

    Must have a clear Background with no arrests, felonies, misdemeanors.

    Must be able to Read, write, speak, and understand English.

    Must have Good Verbal and written communication skills.

    Must have a reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and proof of car insurance.

    Must be Patient, Attentive, Empathic, Personable and Punctual

    Must have Listening and Communication skills

    Caregiver Job Duties

    Interacting with patients in medical facilities, nursing homes, or in the patients' homes

    Traveling between sites to give care to multiple patients

    Providing a warm and welcoming care environment

    Listening to a patient's needs wants, and other suggestions about their care

    Attending to patient's hygienic needs such as bathing, dressing, and undressing, cleaning teeth or dentures, and using the bathroom

    Recording basic health information such as weight, food intake, and daily bowel movements/urination

    Reporting any unexpected or worrisome conditions in the patient: medical, psychological, emotional, or otherwise

    Assisting patients with preparing meals, eating, and cleaning up after themselves

    Performing household chores on behalf of the patient such as making the bed, tidying up the bedroom, doing laundry, dusting, sweeping, mopping, etc.

    Assisting with shopping, keeping a detailed financial record of all transactions

    Accompanying patients on approved outings

    Assisting patients with mobility needs (helping them get up, helping them get into a wheelchair or walker, pushing a wheelchair, etc.)

    Reminding patients to take medication according to their doctor's prescription

    Respecting the patients' privacy and rules of confidentiality

    Establishing a relationship with each patient and members of patients' families

    Answering the telephone and greeting guests on behalf of the patient

    Responding to medical and other emergencies immediately

    Come be part of the "RIGHT" team

    contact Right at Home Desert Cities at 760-340-1919 or kgonzalez@rahdesert.com