Home Care Aide

First Day Homecare; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,863 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

A homecare agency is seeking a Personal Care Aide in Sacramento, California, to provide essential support to clients with daily activities. The role involves companionship, assistance with daily living activities, and communication with the care team. Candidates must be registered on the California Home Care Aide Registry and possess CPR certification. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $19.50 to $23.00, emphasizing the importance of quality care and collaboration with families.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow care plans.
• Licensed driver with insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and transportation as needed.
• Assist clients with bathing, meals, and transfers.
• Document care and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Companionship provision

Assistance with ADLs

Education

Active registration on the California Home Care Aide Registry

Current CPR certification

Twelve hours of annual training

Job description

Provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist. The Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional who performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort and well-being.

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Provides Supervision To: NA – No supervision responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and, if authorized, transportation to clients according to the care plan.
• Assist client with general Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, meals, and safe ambulation/transfers.
• Report any changes in the client’s condition to the supervisor as outlined in the care plan.
• Document care provided and maintain accurate records for the Agency.
• Work collaboratively with the client’s care team and ensure effective communication.
• Promote client safety by following infection control practices and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Attend in-service programs to meet compliance and notify supervisors of any educational needs.

Qualifications

• Active registration on the California Home Care Aide Registry.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written care plan.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair.
• Current CPR certification and TB clearance.
• Maintain SOC341A Abuse Acknowledgment complaint in accordance with state law.
• Complete entry level and annual training in accordance with state law.

Company Overview

First Day Homecare® is a leading homecare provider with locations across the US specializing in pediatric Private Duty Nursing services and other home and community-based services. As the first and only franchise in the US to specialize in pediatric Private Duty Nursing, we are driven by our commitment to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. Our services vary from location to location but may include Personal Care Services, Private Duty Nursing, and ABA (Autism) Therapy. Join our team and be a part of a mission to bring specialized, family-centered care to children and others in need. With First Day Homecare®, today is the First Day of better days™.

Company Purpose/Mission

First Day Homecare® strives to improve the lives of its clients by providing comprehensive care, oversight, and collaboration to children and adults who are either aging in place, medically complex, or living with chronic conditions.

Company Values

• Standards of Care: Our policies and procedures will follow industry standards and evidence-based practice, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our clients.
• Collaboration: We will work closely with family members, physicians, other healthcare providers, or anybody else in the client-defined circle of care.
• Over-communication: We will do our best to ensure our clients have all the information they need when they need it.
• People First: We will prioritize people over profits, ensuring that their well-being, growth, and satisfaction are at the heart of every decision we make.
• Transparency: We strive to be open and honest in all interactions, especially in times when our service has fallen short.

Compensation: $19.50 - $23.00 per hour

Dedicated Care, Backed With a Commitment to Quality

A person with ongoing medical needs deservesexperienced,quality supportfrom expert home healthcare staff, and their families and caregivers need trusted aid from people who understand how to best deliver superior care both in their home and out in the world.

It’s how we operate atFirst Day Homecare. We make the family part of our support team and collaborate with you to provide the best possible care for people with medically complex or chronic conditions,or those aging in place.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to First Day Franchising.