Client located in North County San Diego is seeking a compassionate and reliable Caregiver to provide top-notch care for an elderly woman with Alzheimer's. Client is currently residing at a memory care facility in Carlsbad. This is a demanding yet rewarding job that requires your availability throughout the day and week. The ideal candidate for this position should be patient, friendly, and possess excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to assist the client in the best possible way.
As a caregiver, you will be responsible for providing companionship, managing medications, preparing meals, facilitating laundry, and keeping the living quarters clean. Additionally, you will provide bathing and dressing assistance as needed, encouraging socialization and participation in community activities, daily outings, and communicating with medical professionals. Updating the client's family is also something that is requested daily/weekly so they can stay in the loop. Your main goal will be to maintain a safe and comfortable home environment for the client.
Schedule: M-F 8 am to 5 pm, the ideal candidate will have some flexibility as well, guaranteeing 40-45 hours a week
Pay: $28-$32 DOE per W2 + PTO daysResponsibilities:
- Administer prescribed medications to the patient on time
- Assist the client with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside, accompany them to doctor's appointments, walks, hikes, etc.
- Provide assistance with personal care and hygiene needs
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the client as needed. The facility does provide daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but the client may prefer something different as they try and keep her diet KETO with limited carbs + sugars
- _ Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop_
- Perform light housekeeping duties that client can't complete on their own - Facilitate laundry pick up and drop off
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency -
- Must have experience working with patients with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Open to research and other alternative treatments to give client the best quality of life
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience working with Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Proven experience as a caregiver, with references
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid, including CPR
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards - Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills - Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
Must Haves:
- 3-5 senior care and companionship references
- CPR and First Aid training and certified
- Reliable car to get you to and from work
- Clean driving record
- 2+ years of working with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person