Home Care Aide (Caregiver) - SYNERGY HomeCare of Santa Monica

Job Description: SYNERGY HomeCare of Santa Monica is looking to hire a Home Care Aide! Come join our growing team of dedicated home care aide professionals!

Summary:

Experience the exceptional SYNERGY HomeCare of Santa Monica journey, where our shared mission is to deliver wholehearted, life-renewing care, honoring the unique preferences of each individual, within the cherished embrace of their own homes. When you embark on your role as a Home Care Aide (HCA) with the SYNERGY HomeCare team, you'll find yourself warmly embraced, acknowledged, and celebrated for the compassionate, life-affirming care that flows from your heart. Our commitment to our clients is unwavering, as we provide comprehensive support that enriches their lives and elevates their confidence, knowing they have a dedicated Home Care Aide like you by their side.

What Success Looks Like: As a Home Care Aide, you'll become the beacon of wholehearted care for our clients, positively impacting their daily lives with personalized support, companionship, and dedication. You'll help clients regain a sense of safety, maintain mental alertness, and enjoy a high quality of life.

Do you:

Thrive on serving others?

Possess a generous heart overflowing with love?

Assume leadership with a warm and welcoming smile?

If your answer is 'yes' to these questions, then you're the exceptional Home Care Aide we are eager to welcome to our team. At SYNERGY HomeCare of Santa Monica, we cultivate a world of in-home care that caters to everyone, offering you the opportunity to care for a diverse range of individuals, spanning all age groups and abilities. We are actively seeking Caregivers to join our nationally recognized agency, which is independently owned and operated.

Our Philosophy & Mission: 

Empowering Excellence in Home Care: We are steadfast in our pursuit to become a premier home care agency, celebrated for fostering a nurturing environment that nurtures continuous learning and personal growth among our caregivers. Our compassionate leadership guides our journey, nurturing accountability and empathy at every step, ensuring the well-being of both those we serve and those who serve with us.

About our team:

• A highly skilled and driven team united by a dedication to senior care
• Exceptional leadership ensuring a safe, welcoming, and inclusive workplace culture
• A strong dedication to the growth and development of our team members.

Must haves:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)
• Proof of current 2-Step TB testing
• First Aid and CPR Certified
• Must be bondable
• Meet or exceed minimum qualifications for the following:
  • A criminal background check (National and required by state)
  • Motor Vehicle Driving Record
  • Professional and Personal Reference Check
  • Must be physically able to perform the functions of this position
• Have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of sufficient automobile insurance (when applicable)
• Satisfactorily complete SYNERGY HomeCare Orientation and online training modules as assigned
• Have the ability to learn and possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Have the ability to learn and possess good organizational skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Understand and implement a client's non-medical needs in accordance with the established Plan of Care
• Provides companionship for a client including, but not limited to:
  • Talking and attentive Listening
  • Providing social and emotional support
  • Promoting mental alertness through client engagement and activities of client's interest
  • Promotes a sense of safety and well-being (Notify the SYNERGY HomeCare office of safety concerns)
  • Assists in meeting nutritional needs by providing meal planning, preparation, and grocery shopping as needed by the client
• Follow SYNERGY HomeCare's Infection Control Policies (notify the SYNERGY HomeCare office if in need of appropriate PPE or supplies)
• Follow the eRSP telephony/mobile app/or other timekeeping methods instructions when clocking in and out for all scheduled shifts
• Medication reminders
• Observe and report any/all changes in the client's mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner
• Establish and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with clients, family members, or other members of the client's support system
• Completes required documentation in a timely manner and submits to the SYNERGY HomeCare office according to policy
• Utilizes any/all equipment and supplies safely and properly  
• Maintains confidentiality regarding client information (HIPAA)
• Adhere to the SYNERGY HomeCare dress code policy as specified in the Employee Handbook
• Report to work on time and ready to work for the day as scheduled shifts require
• Adhere to all SYNERGY  HomeCare policies and procedures as detailed in the Employee Handbook
• Provide clients in assisting with activities of daily living by providing SYNERGY HomeCare approved personal care activities including, but not limited to:
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Toileting
  • Incontinence care
  • Grooming
  • Oral hygiene

Benefits:

• Compensation package ranging from $20 to $23
• Immediate work and flexible scheduling
• Wellness Benefit Plan with 100% Coverage for Both You and Your Dependents, including services like telehealth, gym membership discounts, prescription discounts, health screenings, dental discounts, and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Skill development trainings
• Home Care Aide (HCA) Reimbursement after 60 successful hours work with us
• Referral Bonuses

Physical Demands of Position:

• This position requires light to moderate physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, reach, kneel, and crouch.
• Clients may require repositioning and transfer utilizing proper repositioning and transfer safety techniques and equipment where applicable.

Join our compassionate team at SYNERGY HomeCare of Santa Monica and make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve. Together, we create a wholehearted world of care that uplifts and renews.