Caregiver / Respite Worker

Are you looking for a home health aide job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? That’s where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care of South Sacramento (“BrightStar Care”) employees uphold A Higher Standard.

What We Offer:

At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including: 

• Company covers minimum Malpractice Insurance during Brightstar assigned shifts
• Mileage Reimbursement for clinical / administrative positions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Training
• Limited/Discounted OR Free Legal Services
• Part of a team with RN Oversight
• Home Health or Facility shifts available
• Mobile shift access
• Weekly pay w/ direct deposit
• Flexible schedule
• Every BrightStar Care location is independently owned and operated
• We promote from within
• Access to continuing education
• Nurse and Employee of the quarter
• Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device. Online or offline
• Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process!

 We strongly live our value of a work-life balance by providing our employees with the following:

• We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments.
• Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for attending to the personal needs of children and/or adults with mental and/or physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Attends to the physical needs of the client by performing tasks that may include bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding and/or meal preparation.
• Ensures the proper use of adapted equipment including but not limtied to wheelchairs, braces, crutches, communication devices, hearing aids, seating or positions equipement, helmets, etc.
• Provides for the safety and constant supervision of the Client in their care.
• Follows guidelines and directions established in the Client's Care Plan

Requirements

• Must enjoy working with disabled children and adults.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented health care experience (unless participating in an approved Mentor Program).
• Pass a pre-employment Drug Test.
• Maintain valid CPR Certification. 
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.
• Reliable transportation to and from Clients.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Must be able to pass a physical demonstrating the ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push & pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.