Home Care Aide (Malibu)

Description Home Care Aide Job Responsibilities: Enables patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families. Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental illness, intake and output, and exercise. Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands. Assists patients by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Helps patients care for themselves by teaching them how to use a cane or walker, special utensils to eat, and special techniques and equipment. Personal hygiene. Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient. Advises on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping. Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal. And notifying the nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, security precautions, and prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards. Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local. Requirements. Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to the job. Accomplishments. Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) (Full Time Only) Continuing education credits/CareAcademy Dental Insurance (Full Time Only) Flexible schedule Health insurance. (Full Time Only) Paid sick time off Vision insurance (Full Time Only) Medical specialties: Geriatrics Home Care Physical setting: Long-term care Standard shift: Day shift Night shift Supplemental schedule: Holidays Overtime Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday Rotating weekends Weekends as needed. Must be flexible. Work Location: In person. In-Home Care. Requirements Home Care Aide Qualifications / Skills: Creating a safe, effective environment Health promotion and maintenance Health care administration Patient services Verbal communication Listening Training Dependability Emotional control Medical teamwork Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: High School Diploma or GED TB Test results. CPR Any state-mandated certification Minimum 1+ years (s) of professional or personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses, or challenging behaviors. Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record with no more than 2 points within the last three years. HCA- Must be registered with the California Department of Social Services.