A caregiver provides physical, emotional, and social support to individuals needing assistance with daily living due to aging, illness, or disability. Key duties include personal care (bathing, dressing), medication management, meal preparation, transportation, and companionship. They work in homes or facilities to promote independence and safety.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Personal Care (ADLs): Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and incontinence care.
- Health Monitoring: Administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and tracking changes in physical or mental health.
- Mobility Assistance: Helping with transferring (bed to chair), repositioning, and walking.
- Household Support: Preparing meals, light housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping.
- Transportation: Accompanying individuals to doctor appointments, social activities, or errands.
- Companionship: Offering social interaction, emotional support, and engaging in hobbies to improve quality of life.
- Required Skills and Qualifications
- Essential Qualities: Compassion, patience, reliability, and strong communication skills.
Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, bend, and assist with mobility.
- Must be registered with CDSS or be willing to register.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
