Nightingale Senior Care is seeking in-homecare compassionate and dedicated caregivers in the LA County to provide essential support and assistance to individuals in need of personal care. Our clients are located in the cities of; Hacienda Heights, La Puente and Rowland Heights. We offer flexibility in schedules and a competitive pay rate, $18-20 an hour depending on level of care for our clients. Nightingale also offers incentive rates for Fill-In shifts that vary from $20-25 an hour. (Previous experience in senior care or a related field preferred)
Requirements:
- HCA registration (Home Care Aid)
- Live Scan (Criminal Background Check)
- TB Test (Tuberculosis Test) or Chest X-RAY
- Minimum 2 years of experience (Caring for Family Members Counts!)
- Legally permitted to work in the US
- Licensed driver with reliable transportation
- Reliable, dependable, compassionate and friendly
Responsibilities:
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
- Patience and empathy
-Monitor and document clients' health status and report any changes to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Assist with activities of daily living including; help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication management, personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Mobility assistance and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients, adhering to all safety protocols
- Uphold clients rights while providing care, ensuring dignity and respect at all times
- Assist with medication reminders as directed by healthcare professionals
- Engage clients in social activities to promote mental well-being and social interaction
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in caregiving, home care, or related fields is preferred
- Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment for clients
- Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with individuals in need
- Strong communication skills and the ability to listen actively
- Capability to handle responsibilities efficiently and effectively
- Knowledge of memory impairment
- Knowledge of resident rights and commitment to upholding them is essential
- A compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others improve their quality of life
Skills: Caring personality, Time management, Attentive personality, Personal hygiene assistance, Care planning, Decision making, Relationship building and Clear communication.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the skills outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Caregiver.
