Caregiver – Flexible Shifts Across San Diego County | Earn Up to $22/hr

Position Summary Caregivers provide nonmedical service and assistance to a client in their home and communities, who, because of advanced age or physical or mental disability, cannot perform these services. These services enable the client to remain in his or her residence and include, but are not limited to, assistance with the following: bathing, dressing, feeding, exercising, personal hygiene and grooming, transferring, ambulating, positioning, toileting and incontinence care, assisting with medication that the client self-administers, housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, laundry, transportation, correspondence, making telephone calls, shopping for personal care items or groceries, and companionship. Caregivers are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies, industry standards, and state regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including: Bathing - shaving - ambulation - mouth care - dressing - exercise - hair care - feeding - toileting - nail care - positioning - medication reminding - skin care - transferring - vital signs and blood pressure Ensure client's safety and security by supervising the home environment. Teach/perform meal planning and preparation and serving client, Routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry. Household tasks should not exceed 20% of time worked in one (1) week. Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance, and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind. Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans. Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client's money in accordance with the care plan, agency policy, and under the observation of the Supervisor. Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan. Assist clients with standing, walking, sitting, and rolling in bed. Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan. Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them. Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions. Notifies agency when unable to work scheduled assignments – 24 hour notification required. Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices. Monitor supplies and resources. Follow the written care plan and works all hours as established by Supervisor. Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Observe clients and their environments and immediately reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor. Observe clients and their environments and immediately reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor. Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service. Submits written documentation to the office, as required. Attend orientation, in-service training sessions, and staff meetings. Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Make decisions and solve problems. Communicate regularly with Supervisor and co-workers. Observe, receive, and obtain information from relevant sources. Report any incidents or accidents immediately to Supervisor. Consistently follows Code of Conduct and policies as set for in the Employee Handbook. Maintain client's protected health information confidential and observes all client's rights. Report, detect, and prevent abuse and neglect Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Current drivers' license. Valid vehicle insurance coverage. Knowledge