Unclassifiedposted 4 months ago
$37,440 - $37,440/Yr
Part-time • Entry Level
Downey, CA
About the position
The IHSS Caregiver position is a part-time role focused on providing essential care to a paralyzed male patient in Downey, CA. The caregiver will work directly with the patient, performing specific tasks that require specialized skills, including the use of a Hoyer lift and wound care. This position is not agency-based and offers a guaranteed minimum duration of one year, ensuring job stability for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Assist the patient with daily living activities for 2 hours each morning, Monday through Friday.
- Use a Manual Hoyer-Lift for patient transfers between bed and wheelchair.
- Perform dressing tasks, including putting on compression socks.
- Provide diapering and cleaning care for the patient, including experience with a Disimpaction Bowel Program.
- Administer wound care as directed by a registered nurse.
Requirements
- Must be a current IHSS Provider with a valid provider number.
- Experience using a Manual Hoyer-Lift.
- Ability to perform bed to wheelchair transfers and vice-versa.
- Experience dressing a patient and putting on compression socks.
- Experience with diapering and cleaning a paralyzed patient.
- Wound care experience and ability to follow RN directions.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in additional caregiving roles or settings.
- Availability for extra hours during evenings or weekends.
Benefits
- Guaranteed minimum duration of one year for the position.
- Potential eligibility for IHSS benefits, inquire for details.
