Compassionate Senior Caregiver, Flexible Shifts & Training

Nurse Next Door San Mateo; Rio Vista (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Next Door San Mateo is hiring Home Care Aides to provide nonmedical in-home care for seniors. Part-time to full-time roles with flexible schedules (10–40 hours/week) and no prior experience required.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with ADLs, hygiene, meals, and transportation, while meeting California registration and background check requirements. Applicants must be at least 18, have a valid California Home Care Aide registration, and pass TB testing.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Current registration with the State of California Home Care Aide Registry.
• Completion of a criminal background check.
• Evidence of entry-level training or plan to complete paid training prior to client care.
• Evidence of tuberculosis testing.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance and/or reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Execute the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer.
• Help clients with their ADLs within the scope of practice for a Registered Health Care Aide.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene and routine care.
• Assist clients in and out of bed, transfers and ambulation.
• Assist with prescribed exercises taught by health personnel.
• Meal planning and preparation and assisting with eating.
• Assisting clients to the bathroom and incontinence care.
• Performing household services and companionship.
• Assisting clients with medication reminders.
• Report changes in client condition to administrator or care designer.
• Complete records regarding services performed.
• Drive to appointments or errands.
• Accurately record all hours worked.

Skills

Compassionate caregiver

Empathy

Communication skills

Self-directed work

Ability to follow instructions

Education

CA Home Care Aide Registry registration

Background check completed

Job description

Nurse Next Door San Mateo is hiring Home Care Aides to provide nonmedical in-home care for seniors. Part-time to full-time roles with flexible schedules (10–40 hours/week) and no prior experience required.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with ADLs, hygiene, meals, and transportation, while meeting California registration and background check requirements. Applicants must be at least 18, have a valid California Home Care Aide registration, and pass TB testing.