Caregiver – Piedmont, CA

Wellthy Care Network; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellthy Care Network is seeking a compassionate caregiver for a private Piedmont, CA home to support a 47-year-old living with terminal cancer. The role requires hands-on mobility assistance, personal care, and comfort with pets and children.

Schedule options include 28 hours/week at $37–$39/hour or 40 hours/week at $26–$28/hour. Responsibilities cover transfers, hygiene, meals, driving to appointments, school pickups, dog walks, and light housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Direct experience with adult mobility assistance and safe physical transfer techniques.
• Comfort and familiarity assisting with catheterization and ostomy bag maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle (or comfortable driving client vehicle).
• Comfort working around children and pets.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical transfers and mobility support, including navigating stairs and bed transfers.
• Assist with personal hygiene, bathroom routines, and standing support during catheterization and ostomy bag changes.
• Prepare daily meals, including cooking lunch.
• Drive client to medical appointments, some up to an hour away.
• Provide afternoon school pickups and transportation to after-school activities for the children.
• Walk the two dogs during the day.
• Perform light household maintenance, such as laundry and vacuuming.

Skills

Adult mobility assistance

Safe transfers

Catheterization/ostomy care

Job description

A welcoming family in Piedmont, CA 94610, is seeking a compassionate, physically capable caregiver to support a 47-year-old living with terminal cancer who requires hands-on assistance with mobility and personal care. The ideal candidate will be a reliable, supportive presence in a household that includes two school-aged children and two friendly rescue dogs.

Schedule:

• Preferred: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (28 hours/week)
• Alternative Full-Time Option: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM/8:00 AM – 4:00 PM/5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
• Target Start Date: September 7, 2026

Family Specifications:

• Active household with two children (ages 10 and 13) and two friendly rescue dogs (25 lbs and 60 lbs).
• Seeking a caregiver who is dependable, empathetic, and comfortable in a household with children and pets.

Responsibilities:

• Provide physical transfers and mobility support, including navigating stairs and bed transfers.
• Assist with personal hygiene, bathroom routines, and standing support during catheterization and ostomy bag changes.
• Prepare daily meals, including cooking lunch.
• Drive client to medical appointments (some up to an hour away).
• Provide afternoon school pickups and transportation to after-school activities for the children.
• Walk the two dogs during the day.
• Perform light household maintenance, such as laundry and vacuuming.

Requirements:

• Direct experience with adult mobility assistance and safe physical transfer techniques.
• Comfort and familiarity assisting with catheterization and ostomy bag maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle (or comfort driving a client vehicle).
• Comfort working around children and pets.

Compensation:

• $37-$39/hour for 28 hours/week or $26 - $28/hour for 40 hours/week
• Standard IRS mileage reimbursement for driving for appointments, school runs, and local errands in personal vehicle

All candidates will be subject to a background check. This position requires proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. The family is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Wellthy is not an agency. This is a private, family-hired position. We provide Care Coordination services to families nationwide, which may include connecting families with potential caregivers. All caregivers are hired directly by the family and are not employed by Wellthy. We take privacy very seriously. For questions on our Applicant Privacy Policy or to review, please visit our careers page. (Job #128360).

As a provider in the Wellthy network, you are expected to give more than 24 hours notice for cancellations. A first-time cancellation with less than 24 hours' notice will result in a flag on your account. If it happens again, you will be removed from the network and no longer able to support families. We are committed to providing reliable care, and we expect our providers to uphold this standard. Do you agree to our cancellation policy? * Select...