Visiting Caregiver - Los Angeles, United States - ACT Medical Group

Description

• We are currently looking for caregivers who are certified by the state and are specifically trained and competent to perform assigned functions of personal care to the client in their residence.
• 8 hours shift from Monday to Friday.

• A driver's license or valid transportation.
• Sympathetic nature toward the care of the sick and elderly.
• Ability to follow directions, read and write in English language.
• Prior experience and CPR training may be necessary.
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, which may include night shifts.

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene, including showers, tub or bed baths, oral care, and hair and skin care.
• Assist clients in the use of toilet facilities, including bed pans.
• Assist clients in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent.
• Assist clients with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable.
• Meal preparation and feeding, when required.
• Ambulates and exercises the client as assigned.
• Provide companionship to clients.
• Prepare and serve meals or snacks.
• Provide grooming and dressing guidance.
• Performs household services essential to home care in the home as assigned.
• Provide laundry and linen service, including washing, ironing, and folding clothes.
• Provide shopping service to the client including grocery and clothes shopping.
• Provide incidental transportation for clients which includes visits to doctor appointments, friends, family members, or stores.
• Provide assistance and planning of clients' recreational activities and events.
• Record and report changes in the client's physical condition, behavior, appearance, and/or needs to the supervisor or Care Coordinator.
• Document visit records/services delivered in accordance with policies and procedures.

• High risk.

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Our care providers, we call accelerated caregiversTM, undergo a thorough selection process, screening, and specialized training to ensure they meet the compassionate care standards set by our organization. We employ our unique Empowering CareTM approach to caregiving, designed to promote client autonomy and self-sufficiency. Our goal is to help our clients remain functional for as long as possible, thereby fostering a sense of independence and contributing to their overall health and well-being.

We recognize the challenges families encounter when a loved one requires additional in-home support, and we're here to assist. Our caregiving professionals lighten this burden by delivering skilled, personalized home care services.

Accelerated caregivers are committed to bringing joy, purpose, and uplifting support to seniors on a daily basis. Our mission has been to enrich the lives of seniors today and inspire and develop our caregivers for tomorrow.