Personal Care Assistant

California Home Care is seeking compassionate Personal Care Assistants /caregivers to become part of our Merced County team. We have available Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Overnight and Weekend Shifts, starting immediately. Caregivers are expected to assist with daily living activities including light housekeeping, bathing, meal planning and preparation, dressing, transfers/ambulation, personal hygiene and grooming, shopping, toileting, and providing companionship to our clients in a professional and dignified manner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists clients with personal care and hygiene
• Monitor and report any changes in client health status
• Ensure highest client safety and well-being
• Medication reminders
• Light housekeeping duties
• Plan and prepare meals
• Maintain open communication between families and health care professionals regarding the client's medical and emotional condition

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a caregiver is a must
• CNA preferred
• Must be registered with CDSS (PER ID #)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary restrictions
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethics
• Adhere to dress code guidelines ( as stated in employee handbook).

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation

Work Location: In person