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Job DescriptionSalary: $20-$23 per hour JOB TITLE: Now Hiring Caregivers Thousand Oaks Area EMPLOYER: Devoted Care Services, LLC REPORTS TO: Scheduling Coordinator EFFECTIVE DATE: July 16, 2025 SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing a multitude of in-home personal and companionship care services, including bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, and transportation to and from medical appointments. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides ill, elderly, or disabled clients with assistance, companionship, and comfort., • Assists with clients personal care activities such as bathing, grooming, and dressing., • Administers prescribed medications and monitors vital signs., • Assesses the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients., • Facilitates appropriate professional intervention when required., • Engages clients in suitable activities, such as socializing, playing games, or reading out loud., • Assists clients with mobility, personal hygiene, eating, and drinking., • Accompanies clients on medical appointments and outings., • Performs general household duties, such as cleaning, cooking, and shopping., • Maintains a hygienic and safe environment., • Performs other related duties as assigned by management. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or at least 2 years of related experience., • Certificates, licenses, and registrations required:, • CPR certified., • First-aid certified., • 11-hour online training, • Registered as a home care aide in CDSS, • Skills required:, • Proven working experience as a Home Health Aide., • Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards., • Available to work irregular hours, including night shift, weekends, and holidays., • Extensive experience in supervising and assisting clients, as well as engaging them in suitable activities., • Experience in monitoring clients' conditions and reminding prescribed medications., • Ability to perform basic housekeeping tasks, prepare meals, and run errands., • Exceptional interpersonal skills, a caring approach, and physical fitness., • Ability to ensure clients' safety and provide comfort., • Proficiency in English., • Caring and compassionate personality. COMPETENCIES: • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Physical Demands: • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods of time., • Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 25 pounds to assist clients with mobility, transfers, or daily living tasks., • Must have manual dexterity to handle small objects (e.g., medication, medical equipment)., • Frequent use of hands and arms for reaching, assisting, and cleaning., • Requires visual and auditory ability to observe and respond to client needs and safety hazards., • Must be able to move quickly and efficiently in response to emergencies. Work Environment: • Work is performed primarily in clients private homes, which may vary in cleanliness, organization, and layout., • May be exposed to pet dander, smoke, household chemicals, bodily fluids, or infectious diseases., • Possible exposure to stressful or emotionally difficult situations, including working with clients who have dementia, disabilities, or terminal conditions., • Must be comfortable working independently and following specific care plans and safety guidelines., • Flexible schedules may include weekends, holidays, or evening shifts, depending on client needs.