Male Caregiver - Immediate Need

Miracle Home Care has an immediate need for a male Caregiver in the Rancho Bernardo area. The Client is in his 80s and will need a Caregiver 3 days per week for 5 hours per day usually 9 am to 2 pm or 3 pm. The client needs help around his apartment and day to day activities including help bathing. The pay is $20 per hour, which comes out to $300 per week for 5 hours per day/3 days a week. You would have to be a currently registered home care aide.

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Miracle Home Care is looking to expand our team of caregivers. We treat our employees with dignity and respect, just like our patients. We are a growing and motivated home care organization looking to make a positive impact in our community. If you enjoy caring for others, please consider joining our team, we would love to work with you.

We offer interviews in person, or online with zoom, or facetime call. Whatever works best for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION -* CAREGIVER*

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Caregiver is responsible for providing non-medical home service(s) /care to individuals/seniors and others who require services/care and resources in their own homes.

SCOPE
The Caregiver provides individualized services/care and resources to seniors, disabled and others so that they may continue to live in their homes and in the community. Home Care may include transportation, house cleaning, personal hygiene, preparing meals, companionship, pet care, and other home, health and wellness related activities.

Requirements

● Ability to obtain Home Care Aide Registration (requires criminal background check clearance through California Department of Social Services)

● Ability to obtain current negative Tuberculosis test results

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Activities:

● Provide non-medical Home Care Services to seniors, disabled individuals, and others in the community with identified needs

● Provide non-medical Home Care services including general housekeeping companionship personal care, chores, and respite care

● Transport clients to appointments and activities
● Medication reminding
● Meal preparation
● Organize time and resources based on the individual needs of clients
● Manage any unanticipated events or unstable situations
● Perform other related duties as required
● Observe and report any change in client’s condition
● Provide pet care services to pets if needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge

The Caregiver requires knowledge of:
● Proper Home Care techniques including housekeeping, meal preparation, ambulation, personal care, infection control, health and safety regulations
● Appropriate Home Care interventions

● All relevant legislation, policies and procedures
● Services and resources in the community
● General pet care

Skills

The Caregiver must demonstrate the following skills:
● team building skills
● decision making skills
● effective verbal and listening communications skills
● time management skills
● strong interpersonal skills
● conflict resolution skills
● excellent communication skills
● good decision making in dealing with safety and health related issues

Personal Attributes

● The Caregiver must maintain strict confidentiality in performing their duties.
● The Home Care Assistant must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

have good work ethics
be consistent and fair
be compassionate and understanding
be flexible, adaptable and able to work in a variety of settings
respect cultural differences
work independently with little supervision
work effectively as a team member

Experience

Caregiving (Preferred but not necessary)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands
The Caregiver may be required to safely lift and move clients, and may be required to bathe and/or clean clients. The Caregiver works in the client’s home and must practice clean, safe care to eliminate the possibility of infection or cross contamination between clients, family members and/or themselves.

Environmental Conditions
The Caregiver spends a lot of time in client homes. Caregivers may be dealing with clients with potentially infectious conditions. They must be extremely careful to ensure that all tasks, treatments and activities are completed safely so as to ensure the safety of all clients, families, the community and themselves. The Caregiver may be required to drive in adverse winter conditions and make visits during periods of cold temperatures.

Sensory Demands
The Caregiver may be exposed to sights and sounds associated with clients who may be ill and/or injured. They may also find a variety of conditions and circumstances as they visit clients in their homes. The Caregiver may be exposed to unpleasant odors in providing home care.

Mental Demands
The Caregiver may be faced with stress from dealing with clients and family members who may be stressed and difficult to work with. Stress is caused by the fact that the Assistant must work independently in unfamiliar and uncontrolled situations. There may be significant emotional stress in providing care for clients who are dying and providing support for their families.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid sick time
Referral program

Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Morning shift
On call

Work Location: In person

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