Caregiver

FirstLight Home Care of Simi Valley; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation

Paid sick time

Paid training

Job summary

FirstLight Home Care of Simi Valley is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide non-medical in-home support. You will follow care plans, assist with daily living activities, light housekeeping, meal prep, transportation, and companionship, while upholding HIPAA and company policies.

Flexible scheduling options with part-time shifts, including day and evening hours; benefits include health insurance, paid training, mileage reimbursement, and paid orientation.

Qualifications

• Provide non-medical assistance following a care plan or service plan.
• Assist with activities of daily living and companionship.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide general attention to non-medical needs following the care plan; offer companionship.
• Conduct light housekeeping: laundry, ironing, folding clothes.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks as needed.
• Provide shopping services for groceries and clothing.
• Provide incidental transportation to appointments, visits, and errands.
• Assist with medication reminders and monitoring.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Light housekeeping

Meal preparation

Transportation support

HIPAA compliance

Tools

FirstLight time management system

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Caregivers are responsible for personal care and assisting with activities of daily living with clients in their homes. All employees must be committed to the concepts, philosophy, and mission of FirstLight and possess the desire to assist individuals to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide general attention to the non-medical needs of the client(s) following an established Service Plan/Care Plan. This may include personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, oral care, hair, skincare, assist with instrumental activities of daily living; provide companionship to the client, including acting as a conversationalist and good friend.
• Conduct light housekeeping duties such as laundry and linen service, to include washing, ironing, and folding clothes
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks as needed
• Provide shopping service to client(s) to include grocery and clothes shopping
• Provide incidental transportation for the client(s), which can include doctor appointments, and visits to friends, family members, and stores
• Engage in assistance and planning of client’s recreational activities and events
• Remind client(s) to take medications
• Assist client(s) in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent
• Assist client(s) with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable
• Remain in client vicinity at all times during shift and report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency
• Utilize the FLHC required time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out from work
• Document services delivered in accordance with FirstLight Home Care policies and procedures.
• Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to the supervisor.
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Provide general companion care services, and homemaker services.
• Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of FirstLight’s services
• Stay current with changing technology, including software programs.
• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.
  

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
  

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
  

Work Location: In person