Home Care Specialist / Caregiver

San Diego State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University is seeking a Home Care Specialist to assist clients with daily living activities and mobility in a compassionate, professional manner. The role requires promoting independence and maintaining care plans while ensuring safety and respect for clients.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, time management, and English skills, plus a HC/CNA background or related experience. Weekend availability and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• COVID-19 vaccination with boosters.
• Weekend availability required (rotating weekends).
• 1+ year experience as caregiver or CNA education.
• Criminal background check with clean driving record.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, registration, and insurance.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Adherence to health and safety standards and PPE usage.
• Respectful, patient and professional demeanor.
• Ability to read/write/speak English.
• Housekeeping and basic cooking with dietary awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities and mobility.
• Remind and help with medications as prescribed.
• Provide personal care and hygiene support.
• Light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Accompany clients to appointments and errands.
• Report incidents to the office and maintain care plans.
• Shifts typically range from 3–9 hours per day.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

English proficiency

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Home Care Specialist

A home care specialist is a professional who assists individuals with daily tasks and activities so that their clients can live more independent lives. They are kind-hearted and have good organizational skills. They are there to help and to keep track of care plans and the care needs of their client.

Home Care Specialist

A home care specialist is a professional who assists individuals with daily tasks and activities so that their clients can live more independent lives. They are kind-hearted and have good organizational skills. They are there to help and to keep track of care plans and the care needs of their client.

We are looking for an extraordinary Caregiver to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It's an often-demanding job, but it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients. Punctuality and a high level of professionalism are a must for this job.

Must be able to commute/travel anywhere from the I-8 into South Bay (Point Loma, Mission Valley, Hillcrest / Downtown, SDSU College Area, National City, Chula Vista, Spring Valley, Coronado).

We provide additional training for our employees, plus additional resources for those looking into a career path in caregiving.

Requirements And Skills

• Full vaccination against COVID19 (including current on all boosters).
• Some weekend flexibility is required (ie: rotating weekend, or one day commitment of weekend)
• Must have proven 1+ experience as a caregiver/ Home Care Aide, or schooling certification such as CNA.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background screening and clear driving record with no major infractions.
• Must possess current U.S. driver's license, with current registration and insurance
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR) certification, or the ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Must adhere to health and safety standards (COVID prevention, PPE, maintaining a safe work environment)
• Respectful and compassionate.
• Good time management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to read/write/communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints.
• Physical endurance - ability to push, pull, lift up to 25 lbs. and safely transfer clients; able to safely use gait belt & Hoyer lift.
• Previous experience working with someone who has Alzheimer's / dementia is desired.
• 21 years or older.
• If you feel you do not quite yet hold these requirements/skills or training, please do not be discouraged, we are always hiring and have other opportunities available. ***

Caregiver Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Remind clients to take prescribed medication/vitamins.
• Assisting clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.)
• Assisting clients with personal care and hygiene, (i.e.: showers, dressing, changing briefs/depends, cook, feed).
• Light housekeeping.
• Help clients with exercises (range of motion, stretches, walks, etc.), as directed by physician.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents to the office.
• Typical shifts range from 3-9 hours a day.

Pay Rate

• $17.75 to $20.50 per hour