Compassionate Home Caregiver - Flexible Hours & Live-In

Institute on Aging; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute on Aging seeks Home Care Aides to provide direct in-home support to older adults and individuals with disabilities in the Bay Area. Responsibilities include personal care, mobility assistance, transportation, meal prep, light housekeeping, and companionship.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of caregiving experience, English proficiency, and valid CNAs/HHA credentials are a plus. Flexible scheduling and weekend availability are common in this role.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency is a must.
• At least 1 year of non-medical caregiving experience.
• Bilingual language proficiency in Tagalog, Spanish, Chinese or Russian preferred.
• Home Care Services Bureau registration and background checks required or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting).
• Drive or accompany clients to shopping, appointments, or errands.
• Assist with transfers, ambulation, or exercise.
• Meal preparation including special diets and feeding assistance.
• Light housekeeping (vacuuming, dusting, laundry, dishes); medication reminders; provide companionship.

Skills

English proficiency

Non-medical caregiving

Bilingual languages

Basic computer skills

Education

Home Care Services Bureau registration

Background checks (Livescan/TB)

Job description

Institute on Aging seeks Home Care Aides to provide direct in-home support to older adults and individuals with disabilities in the Bay Area. Responsibilities include personal care, mobility assistance, transportation, meal prep, light housekeeping, and companionship.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of caregiving experience, English proficiency, and valid CNAs/HHA credentials are a plus. Flexible scheduling and weekend availability are common in this role.