Caregiver

A Place At Home, LLC; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A Place At Home is hiring experienced caregivers to provide compassionate, reliable in-home care for seniors in Newton, Brookline, West Roxbury and surrounding areas. The role offers part-time or per diem schedules with flexible shifts, a supportive team, and opportunities to build meaningful relationships with clients and their families.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of caregiving experience, are comfortable assisting with ADLs, and can communicate clearly with families.

Qualifications

• 1+ year caregiving experience in home care, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care and support with ADLs as needed.
• Assist with mobility and transfers and medication reminders.
• Prepare meals and light housekeeping.
• Provide companionship and engagement, observe changes and report to families or office team.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Mobility assistance

Dementia care

Communication with families

Reliability

Job description

Experienced Caregiver (CNA/HHA/PCA)

A Place At Home – Compassionate. Accountable. Respectful. Ethical.

Part-Time |Per diem - Flexible Scheduling

Location: Newton, Brookline, West Roxbury and surrounding areas.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

At A Place At Home, we believe caregiving is a calling — not just a job.

We are seeking experienced, dependable caregivers who take pride in their work and are committed to delivering high-quality, relationship-centered care to seniors in their homes.

If you are compassionate, reliable, and skilled in personal care — and want to work for a team that respects and supports you — we would love to meet you.

What We’re Looking For

We are hiring caregivers with:

• 1+ year of professional caregiving experience (home care, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing)
• Experience assisting with ADLs (bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers)
• Comfort working with dementia clients
• Strong communication skills with families
• Reliability and professionalism

Bonus if you have experience with:

• Gait belts & safe transfers
• Hospice support
• Parkinson’s care
• Stroke recovery
• Fall prevention
• Companion support with structure & engagement

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands-on personal care assistance
• Support clients with mobility and transfers
• Assist with medication reminders
• Prepare meals and light housekeeping
• Provide companionship and meaningful engagement
• Observe and report changes in condition
• Communicate professionally with families and office team

What Makes a Great Caregiver Here

• Shows up on time
• Communicates clearly
• Treats clients with dignity and respect
• Follows care plans carefully
• Takes initiative while honoring boundaries
• Maintains confidentiality
• Represents our company professionally

We value caregivers who understand:
You are often the most important part of our client’s day.

Schedule Options

• Part-Time
• Per Diem
• Weekdays Shifts
• Weekend Shifts
• Overnight Shifts
• Short Shifts
• Long Shifts

We work to match you with clients based on your skills, availability, and location.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Flexible scheduling
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Supportive office team
• Performance recognition
• Opportunities for advancement
• Consistent clients when possible

Requirements

• 1+ year caregiving experience required
• CNA/HHA certification preferred (if applicable in your state)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass background check
• TB test (if required)
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist clients safely
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Why Caregivers Stay With Us

• Respect your time
• Listen to your concerns
• Support you when challenges arise
• Match you thoughtfully with clients
• Appreciate the work you do

We live our CARE values:
Compassionate. Accountable. Respectful. Ethical.

We look forward to welcoming you.