Caregiver

Company: ComForCare Santa Cruz
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: March 22, 2020

Job Description:

Are you naturally nurturing? Do you want a job that is truly fulfilling? Our independently owned and operated franchised offices are looking for you.
At ComForCare Home Care we value our home care aides like family. We celebrate success and have fun! Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best life possible. We offer flexible hours, from a few hours a week to as many as you can handle. We want to offer you the opportunity to work while raising your children, going to school, etc.
We invite you to become part of our team! We have open positions and are looking for the very best to support clients in their homes. Whether you are looking to get started in a home care career or are an experienced aide, we have something for you.
Shifts are available throughout Santa Cruz County. We will consider your availability and preferred locations when setting up your schedule.
We provide caregivers competitive pay, training, as well as opportunities for advancement. Orientations happen every other week.
Job Summary:
The Caregiver - Home Care Aide (HCA) provides clients the various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.
Essential Functions:

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• Personal Care
  
• Provide assistance with: bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding.
  
• Companion/Sitter/Household Management
  
• Provide companionship and respite services for family
  
• Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms.
  
• Medication Services
  
• Assist with medications that the client self-administers.
  
  Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
  
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  • High school graduate or G.E.D certificate.
    
  • CPR and First aid certs. ( We offer classes in our office monthly)
    
  • At least six months experience as a Personal Care Assistant in healthcare (in homes or facilities) skills training can be provided.
    
  • Meets passing criteria on DEARS Ethics test
    
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
    
  • Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.
    
  • must be over 18 years of age.
    
    This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.
    At ComForCare, our greatest passion is inspiring our clients and caregivers to live their best lives possible. As a network of independently owned and operated franchises, we've earned our reputation in this high-demand industry with our expertise, compassion, and commitment to fun.
    Our unique approach to in-home care draws on our core values to inspire our caregivers to have meaningful work every day that builds into a career and a successful future. Spanning across the country, ComForCare is looking for individuals who believe in helping people live their best life possible and who uphold our core values of - serving passionately, caring like family, and bringing fun to the lives of those who we serve.
    Caring for people requires a compassionate heart and particular knowledge and skills. We provide our employees with training to build skills that will help make life easier for people who are aging, living with disabilities or chronic conditions and even those who are recovering from illness or injury.
    Our independently owned and operated franchises are looking for compassionate individuals for a variety of positions for in-home care and supplemental staffing care.
    By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchiseeJB.0.00.LN

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