Companion Caregiver

The company

We are a licensed home health agency offering skilled nursing, physical therapy and occupational therapy at home. Founded in 2013, we now have 60 employees. Paid training covers CPR, dementia care and safe transfers.

We're looking for a Companion Caregiver to join our team in Long Beach. No experience is fine for companion cases. We provide paid training and HHA certification. The work is on site and cannot be done remotely.

Main duties

• Assist with transfers, walking and safe use of walkers and wheelchairs.
• Provide companionship, conversation and supervision for clients with dementia.
• Remind clients to take medications at scheduled times.
• Support hospice clients and families with comfort care.
• Take vital signs and report changes to the case manager or nurse.
• Call the office right away about falls, injuries or missed visits.
• Prepare meals and snacks that follow the client's diet.
• Do light housekeeping, laundry and dishes.

Who you are

• 1+ months of caregiving experience preferred, including caring for a family member.
• Clear background check and TB test.
• Able to lift or assist up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license, reliable car and auto insurance.
• Comfortable with pets in the home.
• Patient, respectful manner with older adults.

Schedule: Overnight, 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Compensation and benefits

The base pay range for this position is $20.50 - $24.50 an hour. Actual pay depends on experience, skills and location.

• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Paid sick leave.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are not working with agencies on this role.

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Summit Senior Care.