Home Care Aide - Caregiver - Berkeley/Richmond/Emeryville/Lafayette

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

 in Berkeley//Richmond/Emeryville/Lafayette

Schedule is 5 days a week, flexible hours

If caring for others comes natural to you, this is an ideal career opportunity! As a HCA, you’ll earn competitive pay helping seniors live safely and happily at home. From bathing and dressing to meals and companionship, you’ll be a source of strength and support to those in need.

Guardians of Homecare is an employer of choice to HCAs across the U.S. If you have a compassionate heart and a desire to make a career out of caring for others, you are made for this!

Our Home Care Aides/Caregivers enjoy some excellent benefits:

• $20/hr to $24+/hr
• Male and Female Caregivers needed
• 1:1 Aide-to-client ratios
• Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance
• Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs

As a Home Care Aide/Caregiver, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship
• Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises
• Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns
• Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways
• Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies

A few must-haves for Home Care Aides/Caregivers:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and active Home Care Aide (HCA) registration in CA
• Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare role, preferred
• CPR certification  
• Covid-19 vaccination card
• Valid CA driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation
• Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Other Requirements:

• Must pass all required background clearance requirements before providing services.

• Must be eligible for registration as a Home Care Aide in California, if applicable.

• Must complete required orientation and training, including entry-level and annual training requirements, as required by California law and agency policy.

• Must maintain current certifications such as First Aid and CPR if required by the agency.

• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance if driving is required for the position.