Caregiver/Personal Assistant with Transportation Details

Caregiver/Personal Assistant with Transportation

JFS Care - Santa Monica, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Here at JFS Care – a branch of Jewish Family Services LA – we are a non-profit, non-medical home-care for families throughout the Los Angeles area who are in need of caregivers for their elderly loved ones. We treat every individual we serve as though they were a member of our own family. No matter what the circumstances may be, JFS Care provides the support and companionship that is specifically tailored to meet our clients’ unique and diverse needs.

We are always seeking qualified and compassionate Caregivers, Housekeepers, and Drivers to join our growing team!

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance to elderly patients by attending to their basic needs, such as (but not limited to) showering, bathing, dressing and eating
• Help with mobility inside the home, and outside (doctor’s visits, walks, etc)
• Plan and prepare meals
• Help with physical therapy exercises
• Complete client’s shopping needs or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency, and always report any unusual incidents

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Over 18 years of age
• Current TB test (less than a year old)
• Up-to-date CPR and First Aid Certifications
• At least a year of experience preferred
• Home Care Aide Registration ID # (if not registered, we can register you here in our office)
• Comfortable working in a one-on-one setting
• Eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
• Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
• Supportive and compassionate demeanor
• Take pride in providing high quality care
• Bilingual Russian speaker is a plus, but Not Required

What We Offer:

• Both full time and part time shifts
• Weekly pay (every Friday)
• Paid sick time
• Mileage reimbursement (if you are driving for the client during your shifts)
• Paid training
• Free online training & CEU's

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Virtual On-Boarding Process.

Experience:

• Elderly Caregiving: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CA Driver's License (Required)
• recent TB test (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Company's website:

• www.jfscare.org

Company's Facebook page:

• www.facebook.com/JFSCareLosAngeles

Work Remotely:

• No