Caregiver - Respite/PCA

Libertana; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Los Angeles County, CA seeks a Respite Caregiver to deliver non-medical personal care at clients' homes, including daily activities, meals, and companionship. You will support transfers, mobility, and independent living while documenting care with EVV.

Requirements include CPR and First Aid, a pre-employment physical with TB screen, and at least 1 year of caregiving experience. Lifting up to 50 lbs and following care plans are expected.

Qualifications

• Current CPR and Basic First Aid required.
• Pre-employment physical examination including TB screening.
• 1+ year caregiving experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with mobility.
• Strong communication, reading, writing and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Provide companionship and social engagement.
• Assist with meals and eating.
• Assist with transfers and ambulation.
• Support client safety and well-being.
• Maintain care records and time logs via EVV.
• Follow care plans and schedules.
• Help family members take breaks when needed.
• Monitor health changes and report to supervisor.
• Perform light housekeeping as needed.
• Assist with toileting and hygiene tasks.
• Ensure a clean, safe home environment.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Communication

Reading & Writing

Math Skills

Caregiving Experience

Tools

EVV system

Computer

Keyboard

Job description

# Caregiver - Respite/PCAHot JobLos Angeles County - Los Angeles, CA 90016## OverviewSalary Range$19.00 - $19.00 Hourly## Description**POSITION SUMMARY:**The Respite Caregiver provides direct personal care and related services to clients at their place of residence. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:**The following is a representation of the major duties and responsibilities of this position. The agency will provide reasonable accommodation to allow otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities to perform essential functions.1. Assist clients with non-medical related services to the personal care and independent living of the client.2. Assists with activities of daily living, such as bathing, hair care, skin care, oral care etc.3. Assists clients with transfers, such as getting in-and-out of bed or a chair and assists with ambulation.4. Provides client with companionship.5. Assists with the preparation of meals and assists clients with eating.6. Assists clients with toileting, going to the bathroom, or using commodes, bedpans or urinals.7. Assists clients with medication reminders that are self-administered by the client.8. Completes progress records and time keeping logs regarding services performed through company EVV system.9. Performs all assigned personal care services.10. Assists in enabling parents and other family members to take a break from caregiving responsibilities.11. Engages client in appropriate social activities such as reading books, playing games, etc.12. Always ensures client safety and well-being while services are being provided.13. Maintains proper timekeeping by utilizing the companies EVV system.14. Maintains all required credentials up to date.15. Schedules made with the client by the caregiver is not exceed the authorized hours told to them by the Respite department.16. Overtime is not permitted unless approved by the Respite Manager.17. All Services must be performed inside the clients home.18. Performs other duties as assigned.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS:**1. Current CPR and Basic First Aid.2. Current and satisfactory report on pre-employment physical examination including TB Screening Test or chest X-ray as required by Agency policies and procedures. Must be free from signs of infection and illness.3. 1+years’ experience performing personal care services.4. Able to walk, bend, stoop, and lift objects appropriate for job performance. Must be able to perform all job responsibilities.5. Must be able to communicate effectively, read, write legibly, spell correctly, perform basic mathematics, understand and carry out service plans.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*** Stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel and use of hands and fingers to operate computer, telephone, and keyboard on a frequent basis.* Moderate amount of walking up to 50% of the time.* Close vision requirements due to computer work on a frequent basis* Light to moderate lifting may be required up to 50lbs on a frequent basis. Up to 100lbs 15% of the time.* Pushing and pulling up to 50lbs on a frequent basis. Over 50lbs 20% of the time.