Compassionate Caregiver for Complex Needs — Flexible Hours

ameriCARE Marin; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

ameriCARE Marin in Novato, CA is seeking a compassionate caregiver to join our team immediately. The role offers up to 48 hours per week of in-home care for clients with complex medical and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities include personal care, mobility support, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and documenting visits. The ideal candidate has prior caregiving experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous professional caregiving experience required.
• Experience with dementia, cognitive impairment, or severe behavioral challenges preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, dependable, and compassionate.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
• Incontinence care
• Safe transfers and mobility assistance
• Fall prevention and supervision
• Meal preparation and encouragement with nutrition and hydration
• Medication reminders
• Light housekeeping related to the client’s care
• Laundry and linen changes
• Companionship and emotional support
• Behavioral redirection using a calm, compassionate approach
• Observe and promptly report changes in the client’s condition
• Accurately complete visit documentation

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate

Patience

Reliability

Job description

ameriCARE Marin in Novato, CA is seeking a compassionate caregiver to join our team immediately. The role offers up to 48 hours per week of in-home care for clients with complex medical and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities include personal care, mobility support, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and documenting visits. The ideal candidate has prior caregiving experience and excellent communication skills.