Caregiver / HCA Requires Dementia Experience

Comfort Keepers; Fontana (CA); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Comfort Keepers is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide in-home support for individuals in Fontana, CA. The role involves assisting with daily activities, health monitoring, meal preparation, medication reminders, and delivering companionship to seniors, people with disabilities, or those recovering from illness.

Applicants should have caregiving experience, a valid driver's license, and be capable of passing background checks while complying with HIPAA and California Home Care Aide

Qualifications

• Must have 1–2 years of caregiving experience.
• Must drive own car.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Social Security Card.
• Current negative TB test or chest X‑ray.
• Must meet all California state requirements for Home Care Aides.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to transport and run errands for clients.
• Dependable, reliable and flexible.

Responsabilités

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and observe changes in health status, reporting findings accurately to healthcare professionals.
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences, ensuring proper food safety practices.
• Medication reminders, following prescribed schedules and document medication adherence in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Operate medical equipment such as Hoyer lifts or other assistive devices to ensure safe patient transfers and mobility.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to foster social engagement and mental well-being.
• Follow care plans meticulously while respecting the resident's preferences, routines, and cultural considerations.
• Document patient observations accurately, including changes in condition or behavior related to dementia, Alzheimer's, or other cognitive impairments.
• Support hospice or palliative care needs by offering compassionate presence and symptom management when appropriate.

Description du poste

You are applying for work with a Comfort Keepers franchisee, not CK Franchising, Inc. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.

Job Summary:

Comfort Keepers is seeking compassionate and dedicated Caregivers to provide exceptional support and care to individuals in their own homes. The ideal candidate will possess a genuine desire to improve the quality of life for clients by delivering personalized assistance with daily activities, health monitoring, and emotional support. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from illness or injury. Candidates must be committed to maintaining dignity, independence, flexibility and safety for all clients while adhering to strict confidentiality and healthcare standards.

Duties:

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and observe changes in health status, reporting findings accurately to healthcare professionals.
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences, ensuring proper food safety practices.
• Medication reminders, following prescribed schedules and document medication adherence in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Operate medical equipment such as Hoyer lifts or other assistive devices to ensure safe patient transfers and mobility.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to foster social engagement and mental well-being.
• Follow care plans meticulously while respecting the resident's 's preferences, routines, and cultural considerations.
• Document patient observations accurately, including changes in condition or behavior related to dementia, Alzheimer's, or other cognitive impairments.
• Support hospice or palliative care needs by offering compassionate presence and symptom management when appropriate.

Requirements:

• Must have 1-2 years of caregiving experience
• Must drive own car
• Valid Driver's License
• Social Security Card
• Current negative TB test or chest X-ray
• Must meet all California state requirements for Home Care Aides
• Ability to pass a background check
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to transport and run errands for clients
• Dependable, Reliable and Flexible