Caregiver 1

TEEMA Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group is seeking a compassionate Caregiver I in San Jose, CA. This role provides personal care and support in home-based or center-based settings, following individualized care plans and ensuring dignity, safety, and comfort for patients.

Responsibilities include grooming, bathing, meal prep, and documentation, with a focus on respectful interaction with patients and families. Requires active CNA or HHA cert, BLS/CPR, and ability to work both independently and with a team.

Qualifications

• Active CNA or HHA certification and BLS/CPR required.
• Minimum of one year experience with elderly or frail populations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic English communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, grooming, bathing, dressing, and meal assistance per care plan.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the care team promptly.
• Maintain safety with proper body mechanics and universal precautions.
• Interact respectfully with patients and families to encourage engagement.
• Complete routine care tasks accurately and consistently.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

HHA experience

BLS/CPR

Communication

Documentation

Education

CNA or HHA certification

Job description

Job Title: Caregiver
Job ID: 90839
Location:San Jose, California

Overview

Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor or Manager, the Caregiver I provides compassionate, hands-on personal care services to patients receiving home-based and/or center-based services. This role is essential in supporting patient dignity, safety, comfort, and independence while delivering high-quality care in accordance with individualized care plans. Caregiver I team members play a meaningful role in enhancing the daily lives of patients and supporting families through dependable, patient-centered care.

What you will be doing

• Provide personal care and escort assistance in accordance with the individual care plan, including grooming, dressing, peri-care, bathing, toileting, housekeeping, meal preparation and feeding, and laundry.
• Observe, document, and report changes in patient condition to the care team in a timely and professional manner.
• Demonstrate safe care practices by utilizing proper body mechanics, adhering to universal precautions, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Interact respectfully and professionally with patients, families, and the care team, encouraging engagement in conversation and activities when appropriate.
• Complete routine and repetitive care tasks accurately and consistently.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you must have

• Active CNA or HHA certification, BLS/CPR
  Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with elderly or frail populations (no certification required)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Flexibility to work in multiple care environments, including home and center-based settings
• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused approach with a positive, can-do attitude
• Strong interpersonal and basic communication skills
• Basic conversational English skills required; testing may be required
• Ability to document care activities in basic written English, including checklists and simple electronic or paper forms
• Bilingual skills may be required based on patient population needs; language proficiency testing may be required
• Ability to translate or interpret basic information for supervisors, patients, and other caregivers when required
• Must be at least 18 years of age if working in a licensed adult day program

Nice to have

• Experience mentoring or training peers
• Experience working in both home care and center-based care settings

Salary/Rate Range

$21.00 – $23.33/hour

Other Information

• On-site
• Center/Clinic-based care settings

Functional Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to function effectively under stress with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach, and use hands for fine motor tasks
• Occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to push, pull, lift, grasp, and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, using appropriate lifting devices or requesting assistance as needed
• Visual acuity required, including close vision and ability to adjust focus

Working Environment

• May work in an ambulatory clinic environment shared with clinical staff such as RNs, LVNs, CNAs, MAs, and providers
• Designated workspace provided for documentation and administrative responsibilities
• Work area must be kept neat, orderly, and clutter-free
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection as needed
• Fast-paced, highly interactive, and occasionally highly distractible environment