Caregiver/Home Care Aide

NOW HIRING: CAREGIVER – BERKELEY, CA

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable caregiver to provide one-on-one care for an 18-year-old male client living in the UC Berkeley dorms.

Location

UC Berkeley Dorms – Berkeley, CA

Schedule

• 7 days per week
• 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Caregiver 1)
• 10:00 PM – 9:00 AM (Caregiver 2)

About the Client

• 18-year-old male with Muscular Dystrophy
• Wheelchair user
• Condition affects muscle strength throughout the body, including the arms and upper extremities
• Weighs approximately 170 lbs.
• Dependent on caregiver assistance for all activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, toileting, dressing, transfers, mobility, repositioning, and other personal care needs

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance with personal care and hygiene
• Assist with transfers, repositioning, and mobility
• Follow the client's care plan and ensure a safe environment
• Provide companionship while promoting the client's comfort, dignity, and independence

Qualifications

✅ Physically able to safely assist with transfers and support a client weighing approximately 170 lbs. ✅ Comfortable providing hands-on personal and intimate care ✅ Previous caregiving experience preferred (experience with Muscular Dystrophy is a plus) ✅ Reliable, compassionate, and professional

Interested? Apply today!

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Application Question(s)

• Have you worked with clients with Muscular Dystrophy or other neuromuscular conditions? (Preferred)
• Are you physically able to safely assist a client weighing approximately 170 lbs.?
• Are you comfortable providing hands-on personal care, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and hygiene assistance?
• Have you ever worked with a client who was dependent for most or all ADLs?

Work Location: In person