Caregiver

Nurse Next Door Santa Monica; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

On-boarding and training

24-hour support

Job summary

Nurse Next Door Santa Monica is seeking compassionate caregivers to help seniors remain independent at home. You will provide companionship and personal care with flexible schedules and the opportunity to work with the same client on longer visits.

As part of our team, you’ll follow the client’s care plan, assist with ADLs, transfers, and mobility, and complete accurate records. We offer onboarding, eLearning, mentoring, and 24/7 support to help you grow in your caregiving career.

Qualifications

• Caregiving skills and compassion for seniors are essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and family members.
• Willingness to follow care plans and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and personal care, plus light housekeeping.
• Follow the client’s care plan outlined by the Care Designer.
• Assist with ADLs, transfers, ambulation, and mobility as needed.
• Maintain safety and use equipment properly.
• Complete records accurately and thoroughly.

Skills

Caregiving

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Education

Home Care Aide Certification

Job description

Caregiver Job Description

Do you want to make lives better and have the ability to drive your career?
Do you love working with seniors? Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you!

At Nurse Next Door, we truly believe that Caregivers are at the heart of what we do. Our focus on care-giving as a career makes Nurse Next Door different from other home care companies. We believe in shifting the mindset in the industry.

As a Nurse Next Door employee, you receive:

• Flexible schedules: Work when and where you want – with longer visits in the same place
• One-on-one care: Work directly with the client to provide the best care possible
• Support: 24-hour access to the Nurse Next Door Care Services Center
• On-boarding and training: eLearning, Shadow Shifts, mentoring
• Caregiving as a career: Growth and development opportunities are awarded to support our team in achieving your professional goals and dreams

Duties

• Meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care
• Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer
• Help clients with their ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) that are within the scope of practice for a
• Registered Health Care Aide
• Assist clients with transfers, ambulation and exercises
• Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
• Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
• Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly

Requirements for position:

• Home Care Aide certified (employer can also assist with getting HCA certification) Background Check
• Negative TB skin test (less than 2 years old)
• 2 Professional references

We Make Lives Better – so let’s start with yours! Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Schedule

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability
• Ability to commute/relocate:

Santa Monica, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience

Caregiving (Preferred)

Shift availability

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person