Live-in Caregivers Needed - Compensation: Daily Rate of Pay (Highland, CA)

Live-in Caregivers Needed - Compensation: Daily Rate of Pay

We are looking for caregivers to form a team to provide live-in care for our clients. The caregivers would be responsible for taking care of the client for one or more 24 hour periods per week. Caregivers are allowed to sleep at night during the 24 hour period. Our caregivers enjoy the personal bond that develops with their client during live-in shifts. In addition caregivers are able to maximize the hours they work in a short period of time which provides a consistent and predictable schedule. We need caregivers who are willing to do a minimum of one 24 hour shift each week. Responsibilities Provide personal care as needed including Bathing Grooming including oral care Assist the client with dressing and undressing Assist the client with toileting activities Assist in feeding the client Feed clients who are unable to feed themselves Take and record vital signs (temperature pulse respirations and blood pressure) Measure and record height and weight Support good skin care to prevent skin breakdown (i.e. turn and reposition client actively encourage movement) Assist client with active and passive range of motions as defined by the plan of care Provide client with help walking and transferring Observe client s physical mental and emotional conditions Report any change to the Director of Nursing or nursing supervisor Document observed changes Measure and document intake and output Assist client in the self-administration of medication (medication reminder) Perform light housekeeping Perform meal preparation and clean up Change bed linens and make up the client s bed Maintain an orderly client environment. Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions. Identify and participate in performance improvement activities. Provide transport to doctor appointments outside activities and shopping. Participate in client teaching according to the client s plan of care. Assist in providing a safe environment and promote quality patient care through adherence to established policies procedures and standards. Ensure client s rights are adhered to. These include but are not limited to the right to privacy and dignity while care is being provided the right to accept or refuse care the right to confidentiality of their information. Respond rapidly and appropriately in an emergency situation. Use equipment properly and in a safe manner. Qualifications High school diploma or GED Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience required Certified in CPR Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with the organization s requirements Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision Empathy for the needs of the client Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to express spoken and or written ideas in English Treats clients staff and the public with courtesy respect and presents a positive public image Ensures confidentiality and security of the client s medical information