Home Care Aide

Senior Helpers; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Helpers is seeking a Home Care Aide for full-time, on-site work in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will support clients at home with daily living activities, mobility, and companionship, helping families maintain safe, dignified living environments.

You will follow individualized care plans, document visits, and coordinate with the care team. Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and willingness to train in dementia and Parkinson's care are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in home care and personal care in a residential setting.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centered support.
• Ability to follow care plans and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting).
• Provide light housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, and errands.
• Offer companionship and mobility support; monitor client well-being.
• Follow care plans and document services provided; communicate changes to team.

Skills

Caregiving

Elder care

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Documentation

Safety protocols

Willing to train

Transfers assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Senior Helpers® is a premier provider of in-home senior assistance, helping older adults remain safely and comfortably in their homes despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges. Since 2002, the organization has supported tens of thousands of seniors through more than 320 franchised and company-owned locations across 43 states, Canada, and Australia. Senior Helpers invests in specialized training programs, including Senior Gems® for Alzheimer's and Dementia care and a formal Parkinson's Care training program, to equip team members with advanced caregiving skills. The company is the first national in-home care provider certified as a Great Place to Work and recognized by Fortune Magazine as a best place to work. Team members consistently report that their work has special meaning, and Senior Helpers offers a variety of rewarding roles for people who want their work to make a difference.

Role Description

The Home Care Aide is a full-time, on-site role based in the San Francisco Bay Area, supporting clients in their homes and local community. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting seniors with personal care needs such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility support. The Home Care Aide helps with light housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, errands, and accompaniment to appointments and social activities. The role also involves monitoring client well-being, following care plans, documenting services provided, and communicating changes in condition to supervisors or care coordinators. Home Care Aides provide companionship, encourage safe independence, and collaborate with families and the Senior Helpers care team to maintain a comfortable and dignified home environment for each client.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated caregiving and elder care skills, with a commitment to compassionate, person-centered support.
• Experience in home care and personal care, including assistance with activities of daily living in a residential setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, patience, clear communication, and the ability to build trust with clients and families.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to client homes within the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Ability to follow care plans, maintain accurate records, and adhere to safety and infection-control guidelines.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; prior experience as a home care aide, caregiver, CNA, or related role is a plus.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training, including specialized programs in dementia and Parkinson's care.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, such as assisting with transfers and light housekeeping tasks.