Home Care Assistant

TALENT Software Services • Full-time • San Jose, CA, US • $18 - $22 / hour • 1w ago

Job Summary

The Home Care Assistant is responsible for providing safe delivery of personal care services to the Client participants in their homes, as scheduled and directed. Collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to promote Client values, team culture, and mission.

Job Responsibilities

Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) to Client participants, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, etc.
Assist with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), such as laundry, light housekeeping, and shopping.
Assist with light meal preparation and feeding, ensuring participants are nurtured and hydrated.
Assist participants with safe transfer in and out of their homes and act as escort on vehicles and to medical appointments as assigned.
Maintain personal care supplies such as incontinent supplies and personal grooming items in participants’ homes.
Assist the Rehabilitation department by carrying out a home exercise program as indicated in the care plan developed by the IDT, after sufficient training.
Remind participants of medications.
Provide translation services as needed, if qualified.
Remain alert and update the supervisor or any member of the IDT promptly of any changes in participants’ condition.
Be willing and able to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime.
Act within the scope of authority to perform.
Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of all company procedures and information about team members, participants, and families.
Follow Client policies and procedures and participate in any required Quality Improvement activities, staff training, and meetings.
Communicate regularly with Supervisor and team regarding workload and priorities.
Complete all mandated training and education in a timely manner.
Complete all mandated occupational health screenings as needed.
Exercise flexibility in performing assignments as business needs evolve.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing personal care to a frail or elderly population.
Ability to follow directions from supervisor and communicate needs effectively.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently in participants’ homes, without direct supervision.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Experience and competence working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency, or professional experience of one (1) year may be substituted.

Required Certifications & Licensure

BLS
Must be registered on the California State Home Care Registry (This is a Client-managed item).

Schedule

40 hours of availability - 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts open Monday-Sunday. Mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings. 25-mile travel radius.