Caregiver – Senior Care-Fremont, CA

TEEMA GROUP; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA GROUP is seeking a compassionate Caregiver I to support elderly and frail individuals in home and center-based care settings in San Jose, CA. This on-site role focuses on maintaining dignity, comfort, safety, and independence within a supportive care team.Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, documentation, and reporting changes. The position requires a year of relevant experience, BLS/CPR, and good English skills, with lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 1 year+ experience caring for elderly or frail individuals.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Basic English (speaking and writing).
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet physical care demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Provide meal preparation, feeding assistance, light housekeeping, and laundry.
• Provide escort assistance per care plans.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition.
• Document care activities using simple forms.
• Follow safe lifting and infection-control precautions.
• Encourage conversation and participation in activities.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, and care team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Physical tolerance

Education

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Location: San Jose, CA | On-site
Pay: $21.00–$23.33 per hour

TEEMA is hiring a compassionate, dependable Caregiver I to provide hands‑on support to elderly and frail individuals in home and center‑based care settings. Help patients maintain their dignity, comfort, safety, and independence while working with a supportive care team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Provide meal preparation, feeding assistance, light housekeeping, and laundry.
• Provide escort assistance according to individual care plans.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition.
• Document care activities accurately using simple electronic or paper forms.
• Follow safe lifting practices, proper body mechanics, and infection‑control precautions.
• Encourage conversation, social interaction, and participation in activities.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, and care team members.

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of experience caring for elderly or frail individuals.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• Basic conversational and written English skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to work in home and center‑based environments.
• Ability to meet physical care demands, including occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds with appropriate equipment or assistance.
• Must be at least 18 years old to work in a licensed adult day program.