Home Care Aide II - CNA or Personal Care Aide

Homewatch CareGivers at the Heart of the Bay is looking for compassionate and reliableCNAs, Home Health Aides, and Personal Caregivers to care for our clients in their homes.
Caregivers provide paraprofessional services to the company’s home care clients, as assessed in the care plan
and in compliance with the client’s Service Agreement.

Time base: Both full-time and part-time positions available

Locations: Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo
Company Overview
In 1980, Homewatch CareGivers established its mission to preserve dignity, protect independence, and provide
peace of mind to our clients and their loved ones by providing exceptional home care. By delivering highquality
caregiver services, Homewatch CareGivers helps improve the quality of life for those in our
communities as well as provide meaningful employment opportunities. We offer employees a strong familyoriented
culture and professional, accredited training that addresses relevant health and wellness
issues. Homewatch CareGivers welcomes individuals who are eager to continually learn in order to best serve
customers’ evolving needs, and who demonstrate the passion for connecting people to the quality services
they deserve. For more information about the company and our services, please visit our website:www.homewatchcaregivers.com/east-bay/castro-valley
Duties of the Home Care Aide II (CNA or Personal Caregiver)
 Providing companionship and ensure safety of the client
 Assistance with ADL's such as: bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulating, etc.
 Assistance with all other IADL's including: light housekeeping, meal planning and preparation,
    transportation, etc. Engaging clients in meaningful activities and hobbies
Job Requirements
 Must be at least 19 years of age and a high school graduate.
 One-year experience providing personal care services to the elderly at home or in a facility is preferred.
 Experience with childcare or care for developmentally-disabled individuals a plus.
 Must have a valid California Driver's License.
 Ability to drive client in one's own car is preferred.
 CNA and/or HHA certification is a plus.
 CPR and First Aid training and certification is required.
 Must be registered as Home Care Aide (HCA) with the State of California.
 Proficiency in the English language--reading, speaking, and writing is required.
 Fluency in another language desirable, e.g. Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, etc. is a plus.
 Ability to function with minimal supervision and to maintain a professional relationship with the client.
 Must be able to pass all background checks, drug testing, and health screenings per regulatory
    requirements and company standards.
 Must accept responsibility for maintaining skills and learning on an ongoing basis, as well as adhering    to company policies.
Major Responsibilities
 Responsible for assisting the agency’s clients with their personal care needs in accordance with the
    care plan.
 Responsible for assisting clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) in a safe and beneficial manner.
 Caregivers must be observant enough to recognize changes in their clients and be capable of alerting
    the appropriate personnel when necessary.
 Does not administer medication or perform any procedures requiring the knowledge or skills of a    licensed nurse or registered therapist.

Benefits
 Worker's Compensation insurance
 Referral bonuses
 Ongoing education through our online training platform, Homewatch CareGivers University (some
    courses may be used toward CEU's)
 Opportunity to work closely with skilled healthcare professionals Flexible schedules Paid sick time Paid holidays Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Homewatch CareGivers  offers the comprehensive home care services and we believe that exceptional training means a more rewarding experience for you and better care for clients. Homewatch CareGivers is a premier provider of in-home care services for people of all ages, including seniors, children, veterans, the chronically ill, and those recovering from medical procedures.

 

Our care philosophy is based on finding interesting, innovative ways to empower clients and help them feel engaged and respected. We start by making sure our caregivers and office staff are confident and empowered, too. Our Homewatch CareGivers University is a professionally-developed training platform designed to give you the tools and resources you need to make the very most of your time with clients and gain the most satis