Compassionate Home Care Aide | Flexible Hours

Nurse Next Door San Mateo; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Next Door San Mateo is seeking a compassionate Home Care Aide to provide nonmedical support to seniors in their homes in California. This role offers flexible part-time to full-time shifts, with morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight hours available.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with ADLs, personal hygiene, transfers, meals, medications reminders, transportation, and documenting care provided.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Current registration with the State of California Home Care Aide Registry.
• Criminal background check completed and disclosure of any history.
• Evidence of entry-level training or plan to complete paid training per CA regulations.
• Evidence of tuberculosis testing and no active TB.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Execute the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer.
• Help clients with ADLs within the scope of practice for a Registered Health Care Aide.
• Assist with personal hygiene such as skin, mouth, hair care, bathing and dressing.
• Assist clients in and out of bed, transfers, positioning and ambulation.
• Assist with prescribed exercises taught by health personnel.
• Meal planning and preparation, including therapeutic diets, and assisting clients with eating.
• Assist clients to the bathroom and incontinence care.
• Perform household tasks including housekeeping, laundry, transportation, shopping, and companionship.
• Assisting clients with medication reminders.
• Report changes in client condition to the administrator or care designer.
• Complete records regarding services performed.
• Drive to appointments or run errands.
• Accurately record all hours worked.
• Remain alert and respond to client needs and seek guidance as needed.
• Participate in required training sessions and maintain registration.

Skills

Empathy

Ability to follow written instructions

Self-direction

Tact and patience

Job description

Nurse Next Door San Mateo is seeking a compassionate Home Care Aide to provide nonmedical support to seniors in their homes in California. This role offers flexible part-time to full-time shifts, with morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight hours available.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with ADLs, personal hygiene, transfers, meals, medications reminders, transportation, and documenting care provided.