Posted 17h ago

Caregiver - Bed Bound Care

@ United Home Care
Vista, California, United States
$20-$25/hrFieldFull Time
Responsibilities:providing care, assisting mobility, monitoring skin
Requirements Summary:Must be 18+, active California Home Care Aide (HCA) registration, negative TB test, legally authorized to work in the U.S.; memory care experience preferred and weekend availability preferred.
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Job Description

United Care is looking for a Caregiver to provide exceptional support to bed-bound clients. These individuals spend most or all of their day in bed due to medical conditions or physical limitations, often facing challenges such as limited mobility, pressure sores, and muscle weakness. Your role is essential in maintaining their comfort, dignity, and overall well-being through attentive personal care and consistent support. 

Caring for bed-bound clients requires more than completing daily tasks—it demands empathy, patience, and a nurturing presence. Many clients may feel isolated or frustrated, so your ability to offer emotional support, meaningful engagement, and clear communication is key. This role is deeply rewarding, and with the right commitment, you can make a significant difference in someone’s life every day. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide full personal care, including bathing, grooming, toileting, pericare, and dressing 
  • Assist with bed mobility, repositioning every 2 hours, and performing safe transfers as needed 
  • Monitor skin integrity to prevent pressure sores and report any concerns 
  • Support feeding, hydration, and medication reminders 
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment, including changing linens and managing incontinence care 
  • Follow the client’s care plan and communicate changes to the care team promptly 
  • Offer companionship and emotional support 
  • Ensure the client’s comfort, dignity, and safety at all times

Key Traits:

  • Compassionate and committed to supporting vulnerable individuals 
  • Patient and gentle, especially during personal care tasks 
  • Attentive to detail and responsive to client needs 
  • Reliable and trustworthy 
  • Good communication skills 
  • Physically capable of performing transfers and repositioning 
  • Calm under pressure and able to follow care plans accurately 

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older 
  • Experience in memory care is preferred. 
  • Must have an active California Home Care Aide (HCA) registration 
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per state health guidelines 
  • Weekend availability preferred 
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. 

Benefits

Why Join Us?

  • $20–$25/hr, paid weekly 
  • Paid Sick Leave and Holiday Pay 
  • Mileage reimbursement for client-related travel 
  • Flexible schedule 
  • A supportive and inclusive team environment 
  • Ongoing training and caregiver recognition