Introduction:

Family Ties Home Care has a client in Thousand Oaks with moderate Dementia who needs help during the day with walking and being engaged giving his wife respite to get things done. He loves to go on walks and must be watched at all times with that. Likes to engage with CG and have active conversations and activities . We want to encourage him to get out and possibly socialize or go to different parks for walks.

Why Family Ties Home Care:

Family Owned Personal attention & communication with managers Competitive pay Training via Care Academy (credential training including CNA courses) Bi-weekly pay (direct deposit) Paid sick time Health insurance available (medical, dental & vision) Holiday pay (major holidays) at 1.5x Cal-Savers IRA plan available Veterans approved company

Responsibilities:

Following a pre-set care plan Standard ADLs (personal care, bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene assistance) Assist with medication reminders Monitor and report on client's well-being Light housekeeping, laundry, & other household daily chores as needed Grocery shopping & errands Cooking/meal preparation Scheduling appointments, including doctor's Communication with Family Ties HC management & family members/loved-ones regarding the client's daily status Daily notes Other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications:

Current HCA or higher certification Caregiving experience of 1 year or similar experience Compassionate and caring demeanor Excellent communication & interpersonal skills Ability to follow the pre-set care plan and medication schedule Ability to lift 35 pounds Ability to assist with client's mobility as needed Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Ability to work the schedule as described Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to some hazards, such as bodily fluids that may contain disease.