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Qualicare, Southwest Silicon Valley
Certified Care Aide Dayshift Los Gatos/Saratoga
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$37,616 / year median in California
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Certified Care Aide Dayshift Los Gatos/Saratoga Qualicare, Southwest Silicon Valley Saratoga, CA Job Details Full-time $22 - $25 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Safety equipment provided Flexible schedule Referral program Qualifications Spanish Experience working with individuals with dementia Home Care Aide Certification Caregiving documentation requirements Patients with cognitive disabilities House cleaning assistance Patient transfer methods Medication adherence support Working with geriatric patients Care documentation Mid-level Simple food item preparation Working with seniors Residential housekeeping Personal grooming assistance Grocery shopping assistance Personal transportation assistance Errand assistance Care plan implementation CNA Communication skills Meal assistance Full Job Description Company Overview Qualicare Homecare is looking for compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join our family as Certified Care Aides/Caregivers . Qualicare location offers home care services that focus on providing the best quality of life for our clients and peace of mind for their families. Qualicare has immediate openings for Certified Care Aides/Caregivers! Job Summary The Certified Care Aide is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the Care Coordinator and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client's needs. We are actively looking for qualified caregivers to cover both daytime shifts to help meet the diverse needs of our clients. We are seeking an experienced Home Care Aide (HCA) with specialized skills and experience in memory care and mobility support/transfers to support our senior clients in the South Bay area. Applicants must demonstrate reliability and punctuality for all scheduled shifts. skills Responsibilities Assistance with personal care and hygiene Meal Preparation Can perform light lifts as needed Light Housekeeping Accompany clients on outings Shopping and errands Medication Assist/ Reminders Ambulation and transporting of clients Provide companionship to clients Ability to follow care-plan Documentation/Charting Qualifications Certified Care Aide Certificate (HCA Registration) Certified Nursing Assistant (strongly preferred) Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray Ability to travel around location territory / With reliable mode of transportation Access to internet/mobile phone 18 years or older Fingerprint/Live Scan Clearance Entry-level and Annual Training 2+ years in home care or facility setting Strong empathetic communication skills Highly reliable and dependable with shift attendance