CAREGIVER / HCA

Golden Care; Oceanside (CA); Remote; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Bi-weekly pay

Flexible schedule

Insurance benefits

Referral bonus

24/7 office support

Job summary

Golden Care is seeking caregivers to provide high-quality, non-medical care for clients across San Diego County. Starting pay is $19/hr and up, with paid training, insurance benefits for qualifying caregivers, and flexible hours based on availability.

Responsibilities include companionship, basic ADL assistance, light housekeeping, meal prep, and safe transfers. Applicants must have 3+ months of caregiver experience and meet state requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 months of professional experience working as a caregiver.
• Must be, or willing to register as a California Home Care Aide (HCA).
• Must be able to clear a criminal background check by the DOJ/FBI.
• Must have a current Negative Tuberculosis (TB) test (or willingness to complete one).
• Must obtain a valid Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to provide 2 forms of ID such as a Driver's license, social security, Passport, and/or Birth certificate.

Responsibilities

• Follow clients’ provided plan of care, safety precautions and procedures.
• Monitor, observe and report suspected concerns or change of clients' condition or health status to a supervisor or the appropriate parties immediately.
• Communicate effectively and respond to all forms of communication from the office in a timely manner.

Skills

Caregiver experience

Reliability

Empathy

Strong communication

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Golden Care is committed to delivering exceptional care services to individuals of all ages, with a particular focus on senior care. We aim to help our clients live safely and comfortably in their homes and communities—promoting their overall health, well-being, quality of life, independence, and happiness—ensuring peace of mind for both clients and their loved ones.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We have caregiver positions open all over San Diego County. We offer competitive pay, starting at $19/hr and up—will be determined by applicants experience, availability, and distance willing to travel to shifts. We also offer paid training, insurance benefits to qualifying caregivers, flexible hours based on your availability, and so much more.

The role of a caregiver at Golden Care is to provide high-quality, non-medical care and support services to clients, delivering care with professionalism, empathy, compassion, kindness, and in a respectful manner. Some caregiver duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Providing clients with Alzheimer’s/Dementia or related behaviors (i.e., wandering, paranoia) a safe and secure environment by monitoring their health and safety, as it is a priority.
• Assist clients with all their ADL’s (Activates of Daily Living) in accordance with individualized care plans (i.e., personal hygiene assistance—oral care, grooming, toileting, incontinence care, bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Light housekeeping, laundry, and organizing to maintain a clean-living environment.
• Meal preparation and assist with feeding if needed.
• Transferring & Ambulation—provide safety, stability and support while client is mobile and during transfers.
• Transportation (i.e., appointments, grocery shopping, errands, outings, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY

• MUST have at least 3 months of professional experience working as a caregiver;
• MUST be, or willing to register as a California Home Care Aide (HCA);
• MUST be able to clear a criminal background check by the DOJ/FBI;
• MUST have a current Negative Tuberculosis (TB) test (or willingness to complete one);
• MUST obtain a valid Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle;
• MUST be 18 years of age or older;
• MUST be able to provide 2 forms of ID such as a Driver's license, social security, Passport, and or Birth certificate;

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow clients’ provided plan of care, safety precautions and procedures.
• Monitor, observe and report suspected concerns or change of clients' condition or health status to a supervisor or the appropriate parties immediately.
• Communicate effectively and respond to all forms of communication from the office in a timely manner.

SKILLS NEEDED

• MUST be reliable, dependable, and be on-time.
• MUST dress professionally.
• MUST be kind, empathetic, compassionate, respectful, have a positive attitude and great work ethics.
• MUST have a passion and the desire to help others improve their quality of life, while maintaining clients' self-respect, dignity, safety, and confidentiality.
• MUST be comfortable using a smartphone for basic communication and care documentation.

BENEFITS

• Paid training (paid at minimum wage).
• Bi-weekly pay.
• Flexible schedule (4-to-15-hour shifts. day, evening, overnight, weekend shifts available).
• Insurance Benefits (Health, Life, Vision, Dental, and 401(k) with matching) for qualified caregivers.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• 24/7 office support.

Work Location

On the road