About us
In San Lorenzo, CA near San Leandro boarder. Assist with the tasks of daily living at home with compassion, patience, and communication as a priority..
Our work environment includes:
- Some flexibility in days worked after the 2nd week.
- Small home.
- Casual work attire
- Flexible working hours from late morning and early afternoon with flex ability to asses the current need.
**Job Overview:**
This is an on call position that will change in hours as needed. We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and kind Home Aide with Housekeeping for 1 woman with a cat and a dog.. The ideal candidate will provide daily living needs (see detailed list below) while maintaining a clean and organized living environment. Must like cat and dogs and have some basic understanding of pets needs and clean up as well as the human. This role requires a strong understanding of what is needed with some guidance to start, then be able to asses and report to family the needs of the client. Some additional training may be offered.
**Duties:**
- Provide assistance with the activities of daily living in a home environment.
-Light Housekeeping of a small space for 1 person and 1 cat and 1 dog.
-Minimal meal prep and grocery log.
-Pet meal support and regular pet clean up.
-Minimal personal care on occasion.
-Light laundry
-Maintain organization maintenance of small space as needed and assigned.
-Medication reminders.
-Physical activity support to encouragement to move around with minimal supervision.
- Report any changes in health status to clients family and in home heath nurse.
-Communication by text and or phone with supervising family.
- Offer patients and kind support to individuals under your care as needed.
- Work to enhance safety and well-being of resident and pets.
- Assist as needed with proper body mechanic reminders.
**Experience:**
- Proven experience with home care assistance.
- Ability to work effectively and Communicate with family and nurse.
**Requirements:**
- High school diploma or equivalent; certifications are a plus
- Excellent communication skills and empathy towards individuals requiring care.
- Physical ability to lift and move residents safely if needed on occasion.
-Good communication skills in simple written and spoke word of English With the ability to text as well.
-Ability to work independently and asses what needs to be done.
- Ability to work as on call in late morning, early afternoon and some weekends to start.
- Living close is a priority as some short visits may be needed on call.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this position.
Job and or personal References are required.
A background check will be requested. A prior background check with an agency, county, former employer or government will be accepted with proof.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 10 per week
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to run an occasional off site errand?
- How many miles or minutes do you live from the job site in San Lorenzo?
- Are you willing and able to provide care and clean up for one 1 small (under 20 lb.) dog and 1 cat as part of the job?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person