What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Caregiver (Companion) - Poway position at Acorn Home Care?
Full Job Description
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Caregiver to provide essential support to individuals in their homes. As a Caregiver, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our clients by assisting them with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and safety. This position requires a commitment to delivering high-quality care while fostering a positive and supportive environment for a Dementia Client.
Location: Client Home
Schedule: 3 hour shifts, 2x a week (9am to 12pm, flexible)
This position requires to drive to Clients home to provide care.
Must-Have Qualifications:
- Valid HCA registration
- Recent TB test (in last two years)
- Earlier experience of Caregiving
- Friendly with cats (Client have a small cat)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with individuals providing companionship.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with clients and families
- Compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others improve their quality of life
- Flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of clients, including availability for evenings or weekends if necessary
Benefits
- Hourly Pay: $20 to $23 per hour ; Eligible for overtime and double time as per state laws
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Additional benefits for full-time positions
Duties
- Provide companionship and emotional support to client, promoting her overall well-being.
- Maintain the client's living environment by providing light housekeeping, ensuring their bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and general living areas remain clean and organized.
- Prevent Fall, Encourage Walking and Exercise and help with mobility support
- Drive client to their appointments, lunch, errands in their own car
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Are you available everyday (except Thursday) from 9am to 5pm shift?
License/Certification:
- Home Care Aide Registration (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23