Caregiver / Home Care Aide - Dementia & High-Acuity Care

Join a Team That Truly Makes a Difference

At United Home Care, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, dependable, and person-centered care to seniors and adults who wish to remain safely and comfortably at home. Our caregivers are the heart of our agency, and we are committed to supporting, training, and investing in every member of our team.

We are currently hiring compassionate, reliable, and experienced caregivers for clients requiring heavy hands-on care, advanced personal care assistance, and dementia / Alzheimer’s support throughout the Poway area.

We proudly offer:

• Paid training opportunities
• Ongoing caregiver education
• Supportive office team
• Flexible schedules (part time and full time)
• Competitive pay ($20-$25/hr)
• Opportunities for growth
• Meaningful, rewarding work
• Team-oriented culture

Position Overview

We are seeking dependable caregivers, (CNAs, HHAs, DSPs experience is aplus!), and experienced home care professionals who are comfortable providing full-assist ADL care, mobility support, memory care, companionship, and safety supervision for seniors with cognitive and physical limitations.

Ideal candidates are:

• Compassionate and patient
• Experienced with dementia behaviors
• Comfortable with transfers and mobility assistance
• Reliable and professional
• Excellent communicators
• Calm under pressure
• Observant and safety-focused
• Passionate about senior care

Requirements

Responsibilities

Non-Medical Personal Care & ADL Assistance

Caregivers may assist with the following activities of daily living (ADLs) within a non-medical home care scope:

• Bathing assistance
• Shower assistance
• Bed baths
• Grooming and hygiene care
• Dressing assistance
• Toileting and incontinence care
• Brief changes
• Perineal care
• Oral care and denture care
• Feeding assistance
• Meal preparation and meal support
• Ambulation assistance
• Stand-by assistance
• Gait belt assistance
• Wheelchair assistance
• Repositioning and turning
• Hoyer lift assistance (if experienced/trained)
• Transfer assistance
• Fall prevention and mobility safety
• Bed-bound client support
• Range of motion support
• Medication reminders
• Safety supervision
• Dementia redirection and cueing
• Memory care support
• Sundowning support
• Behavioral support and de-escalation
• Companionship and emotional support
• Light housekeeping
• Laundry and linen changes
• Transportation to appointments and errands
• Grocery shopping and errands
• Hospice supportive care assistance
• Respite care for families

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year caregiving, CNA, HHA, DSP, or senior care experience preferred
• Experience with Alzheimer’s and dementia care strongly preferred
• Experience with hospice or high-acuity clients preferred
• Comfortable providing hands-on personal care
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist clients safely
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred
• Current TB test and background clearance preferred (must be a registered HCA)
• CPR certification is a plus

Keywords / Skills

Caregiver • Home Care Aide • CNA • HHA • Dementia Care • Alzheimer’s Care • Senior Care • Memory Care • Personal Care Assistant • Direct Support Professional • Companion Care • Hospice Support • ADLs • Patient Care • Caregiving Jobs • Home Health • Full Assist Care • Mobility Assistance • Transfers • Hoyer Lift • Incontinence Care • Elder Care • Care Provider • Respite Care • Caregiver Jobs Poway • Senior Companion • Behavioral Support • Overnight Care • Weekend Caregiver • Flexible Schedule • Paid Training • Compassionate Care

Why Caregivers Love Working With Us

• Supportive and responsive office staff
• Consistent communication
• Paid training and development
• Flexible scheduling options
• Rewarding one-on-one client care
• Opportunity to make a real impact in the community
• Team that values caregivers and recognizes hard work

Apply today to join a compassionate team dedicated to improving the lives of seniors and families throughout Poway and surrounding communities.