Persona Care Assistant

$41,600 - $45,760/Yr

Gimag Healthcare - Walnut Creek, CA

posted 5 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Walnut Creek, CA
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

GIMAG Healthcare is seeking dedicated and compassionate Persona Care Assistants to join our team in Walnut Creek, CA. This part-time position offers an opportunity to work closely with seniors, providing essential companionship and care. Our ideal candidates are not only reliable and honest but also possess a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of our clients. As a Companion Caregiver, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for seniors by assisting them with daily activities and providing emotional support. This role is perfect for individuals looking to grow their skills within the senior care industry and make a positive impact on the lives of others. In this position, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that ensure the comfort and well-being of our clients. You will provide companionship and engage in meaningful conversations, helping to alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation. Personal care tasks will include assisting clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding, as well as performing light housekeeping duties such as laundry and changing linens. You will also assist with meal planning and preparation, medication reminders, and transportation to appointments. Additionally, you will help educate family members on safe care techniques, ensuring that they are equipped to support their loved ones effectively. We value flexibility and adaptability in our caregivers, as each client's needs may vary. The ability to treat clients with dignity and respect is paramount, and we encourage applicants who are tolerant of small pets, as many of our clients may have furry companions. This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to be reached via phone or email for scheduling and emergencies. If you have prior experience with dementia patients or senior care, that is a plus!

Responsibilities

  • Providing companionship and conversation
  • Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding
  • Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing
  • Laying out clothes and assisting with dressing
  • Planning and preparing meals
  • Providing medication reminders
  • Providing transportation to and from appointments
  • Helping family members learn safe care techniques

Requirements

  • Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
  • Ability to interpret the client's provided plan of care
  • Valid driver's license and transportation
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
  • Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)
  • Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies
  • Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
  • Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus!

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Training and support for our caregivers
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