Caregiver / Home Care Aide

Home Instead; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Referral program

Sick leave accrual

Paid training

Paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401k matching

Mileage reimbursement

Continuous learning

Job summary

Home Instead in Oakland, CA is seeking a dedicated caregiver to support seniors with companionship and daily living activities. Role includes personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, and using a mobile app for updates and scheduling.

Offers 24/7 office support, training, and opportunities to grow within the role. Eligible staff receive benefits and weekly pay in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of paid caregiving experience (non-family)
• Able to work with at least two weekly shifts with the same client(s)
• Basic English reading/writing; bilingual encouraged
• Complete any necessary compliance, license, or registration requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and compassionate caregiving
• Assist with meals and light housekeeping
• Provide personal care (grooming, bathing, toileting, incontinence)
• Use our caregiver app for real-time client updates, scheduling, and earnings tracking
• Support from office team available 24/7

Skills

Companionship

Light housekeeping

Meal preparation

Personal care

Mobile app usage

Education

CNA

HHA

LVN/LPN

RN

Job description

$18.75 - $21.25/hourly Full Time

Oakland, CA 94612

Caregiver – Get the Support You Deserve with Home Instead

As a Caregiver with Home Instead, you’ll have a dedicated team behind you every step of the way.Our tools and training help you focus on what matters most—caring for seniors.

• 24/7 support from our experienced office team
• Industry-leading caregiver technology and scheduling tools
• Weekly pay and benefits for eligible employees
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your role

Join a company that supports you while you support others.

What you’ll get as a caregiver

• $18.75-$21.25/hr - weekly pay & direct deposit
• $700 caregiver referral program
• Sick leave accrual opportunities and paid training
• Paid holidays at 1.5x your rate
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, based on eligibility
• 401k matching, based on eligibility
• Mileage reimbursement (in-visit travel and between same-day visits)
• Opportunity for continuous learning

What you’ll do as a caregiver

• Foster relationships with clients through companionship and compassionate caregiving.
• Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties.
• Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence.
• Dedicated support from our passionate team, available 24/7.
• Leverage our industry-leading mobile app for real-time updates on client needs, schedule management, and earnings tracking.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of paid professional caregiving experience (non-family) OR be a CNA, HHA, LVN/LPN, or RN
• Willing and able to work at least two weekly shifts with the same client(s) to provide consistent care and build strong relationships
• Have basic English speaking, reading, and writing abilities (Bilingual or multilingual individuals are encouraged to apply)
• Complete any necessary compliance, license, or registration requirements