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Caregiver Griswold Home CareinLa Jolla is calling all compassionate individuals to apply to join our amazing team as a part-time Caregiver! Compensation:$19-$23/hour Benefits: * Paid Sick Leave * Holiday Premium Pay Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities * Access to the JeanGriswold Foundation Scholarship Program WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM We are an established company in the caregiving industry thatappreciates our staff and offers advancement opportunities. We pay our Caregivers acompetitive wageof$19-$23/hour.Our employees also enjoygreat benefits. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initialquick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading! ABOUT GRISWOLD HOME CARE What does it mean to “live assured”? It means people enjoying the independence they want and the peace of mind they deserve. It is the promise we make to all of our clients; one that we are confident making because of our team. Griswold operates in more 170 locations in 30 states and has touched more than 100,00 families. Griswold Home Care was founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, making us the oldest non-medical home care franchise organization in the country. As a pioneer in our industry, we support families by referring professional caregivers for personal care, homemaking, and companionship services. Our company was built on the timeless values of compassion and care—and these ideals are always at the heart of all that we do. We are proud that the services we provide help our clients remain in the homes they love. Our desire to give back led us to establish the Jean Griswold Scholarship Foundation which assists individuals seeking to further their education in a care-related field. We hire hard-working, dedicated individuals who uphold our values and ensure our clients receive the top-quality care they need. To show our appreciation for all they do, we offer our employeesabove-average pay,robust appreciation programs, andopportunities for growth and developmentto help thembuild rewarding careers. Learn more here: ARE YOU A GOOD FIT? Ask yourself: * Do I enjoy working with senior citizens? * Can I provide compassionate elderly care with a positive attitude? * Am I punctual and dependable? If so, please consider applying for this companionship and caregiving position today! YOUR LIFE AS A CAREGIVER This companionship and caregiving position offersflexible hoursand opportunities to assist seniors on bothday and night shifts. Clients may receive as little as 4 hours of care, while others require 24-hour care. As a Caregiver, you have the rewarding job of helping seniors live as fully and independently as possible while remaining in the places they love. You competently provide non-medical elderly care and home companionship, helping with various homemaking responsibilities. With the client’s dignity always at the forefront of your mind, you help them maintain proper personal hygiene. You are gentle and professional as you aid them with daily tasks such as bathing and feeding. At times, you provide companionship to clients who have dementia or cognitive impairments. Your kind and patient demeanor serves you well as you ensure they receive the highest quality of elderly care. You carefully complete documentation for each shift, submitting timely updates. Committed to providing consistent elderly care, you communicate routinely with the office about the condition and needs of your clients.You feel good about helping seniors enjoy their golden years, and you are glad you chose a career in the caregiving industry. What We Need From You Essential Duties: * Language and literacy skills are adequate to communication needs and requests of the client * Must be able to read care plan * Must be able to communicate via telephone and/or text messages with Agency office * Must have reliable transportation to and from a client’s home * For cases requiring transportation,must have a valid driver’s license, positive driving record * Must be able tolift up to 40 pounds and alternate from stationary to traverse positions often and for extended periods of time * Completion of required 5 hours of entry level trainingprior to client contact – may be provided by Agency Educational Background/Knowledge/Prior Experience: * Registered on CA Home Care Aide Registry, includes fingerprint criminal offender record check (state & FBI) * TB clearance that meets CAHealth and Safety Code 1796.45 * High school diploma or general education degree (GED), associate degree preferred * Human Servicesexperience of at least 6 months is required * Strong desire to help others is a must * Alzheimer's/dementia/diabetic experience is a plus Necessary Attributes and Qualifications: * Demonstrates empathy for vulnerable older adults and values their independence. * Able to prepare simple meals. * Completing daily tasks in a safe and professional manner * Able todemonstrate appropriate cleaning technique for home environment * Maintain cheerful outlookwhile with client * Capable of working independentlywhen needed * Punctual and hard working Griswold Home Care is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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