Compassionate In-Home Caregiver - Flexible Hours

Nurse Next Door San Mateo; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nurse Next Door San Mateo is seeking caring individuals to provide nonmedical, in-home care for seniors, with flexible 10–40 hour per week schedules across morning, afternoon, evening, and overnights.

Home care aides help with daily living activities, transportation, companionship, and safety while maintaining client dignity in the comfort of their homes. Paid training and state registration support are provided.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Current registration with California Home Care Aide Registry (we provide paid training and help with registration).
• Criminal background check completed and disclosed.
• Evidence of entry-level training or plan to complete paid training before client care (CA regulations).
• Evidence of TB testing and no active tuberculosis.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Execute the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer.
• Assist with ADLs within the scope of practice for a Registered Health Care Aide.
• Assist with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Assist with transfers and ambulation; help with mobility.
• Support prescribed exercises taught by health personnel.
• Meal planning and preparation, including therapeutic diets; assist with eating.
• Assist clients to bathroom or with incontinence care.
• Perform household tasks including housekeeping, laundry, errands, and companionship.
• Assist with medication reminders as applicable.
• Report changes in client condition to administrator or care designer.
• Complete service records and log hours.
• Drive to appointments or run errands as needed.
• Maintain active Home Care Aide registration with the CA HCSA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Nurse Next Door San Mateo is seeking caring individuals to provide nonmedical, in-home care for seniors, with flexible 10–40 hour per week schedules across morning, afternoon, evening, and overnights.

Home care aides help with daily living activities, transportation, companionship, and safety while maintaining client dignity in the comfort of their homes. Paid training and state registration support are provided.