FirstLight Home Care of Alameda
Home Care Aide at FirstLight Home Care
Full Time • Alameda
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
Home Care Aide Needed ($19/Hr, Training Provided, Start Immediately, Must have REGISTERED PER ID that is not expired)
As you know if you’ve already worked as a caregiver, caregiving can be a demanding job that requires compassion, patience, and sometimes the willingness to work nights or weekends. However, it’s one of the most important jobs in society, and here at FirstLight Home Care of Alameda we treat our caregivers accordingly. We take care of our caregivers the way we want them to take care of our clients.
If you work with FirstLight Home Care of Alameda, we’ll make sure you have fair pay, all the training you need, a supervisor who will always have your back, and work with you on an ideal schedule.
JOB SUMMARY:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Home Care Aide (HCA) is responsible for personal care and assisting with activities of daily living with clients in their homes. All employees must be committed to the concepts, philosophy, and mission of FirstLight and possess the desire to assist individuals to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence.
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.
● Provide general attention to the non-medical needs of the client(s) following an established Service Plan/Care Plan. This may include personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, oral care, hair, and/or skincare.
● Remain in client vicinity at all times during shift and report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency
● Provide general companion care services, and homemaker services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and educational experience required.
1. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
● High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, & REGISTRATION
● Registered as a HCA in CA
● Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and maintain adequate auto insurance, if applicable
Compensation: $19.00 per hour
Becoming a Caregiver
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.
As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a local franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this local office. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to the FirstLight Home Care Support Center.
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Flexible work schedule
In 2014, there were nearly 1.8 million caregivers working in the U.S., with the potential to create 500,000 more jobs by 2024. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Being part of the family
Over the last five years, the home care industry has grown by more than 50%, and is projected to increase as demand grows. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Career advancement in a growing field
Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Opportunity to help seniors and people with disabilities stay at home
In a recent survey of more than 72,000 caregivers, the overall job satisfaction rating was 9.03 out of 10 – higher than previous years. (Source: Home Care Pulse)