Home Care Aide I - Companion Caregiver

Home Care Association of America; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking dedicated Companion Caregivers to provide in-home support for seniors. This role emphasizes building meaningful relationships with clients, ensuring their safety and comfort, and assisting with daily activities. Flexible hours allow for a work-life balance, and the use of a specialized Care App enhances communication and scheduling. With competitive pay, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement, this position offers a rewarding career path in a compassionate environment. Join a team that values both caregivers and clients, making a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Online Training programs

Referral bonuses

Paid sick time

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a caregiver in a home care setting or skilled facility.
• Must provide verification of any certifications held.

Responsibilities

• Help clients stay connected with the outside world.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable home environment.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Reliability

Dependability

Communication Skills

Education

Caregiver Certification

Tools

Care App

Job description

Job Summary

Experience the fulfilling rewards of providing in-home caregiving for elders in their homes through your employment with Homewatch CareGivers. We are a proven, successful company dedicated to improving our clients’ lives each day by making meaningful connections. You are the key to those connections. The in-depth relationships made between caregivers and clients at home bring meaning and purpose to the work of a Companion Caregiver. Flexible shifts allow you to work around school or other personal responsibilities. Use our new Care App for your smart phone to keep track of your work schedule, shift responsibilities, communicate with the office and family, and much more.



Job Description

Our Companion Caregiver employees are not only reliable, dependable and honest, but also compassionate and caring. A key part of this position is helping our clients stay connected with the outside world by taking them to appointments, social outings, or helping them run errands. Helping to maintain a safe and comfortable home environment is an equally important part of the job. We are looking for caregivers that are interested in learning and growing their skills within the senior care industry.



Benefits

• Flexible hours, full time work available
• Use our new Care App to track your work schedule, see caregiving responsibilities for each shift, help with family communication, and more
• Competitive pay
• Advancement opportunity to team leadership positions
• Online Training programs include 12 hours of paid annual coursework
• On-going CEU’s available to maintain certification eligibility
• Referral bonuses provided for exceptional caregiver recruits
• Paid sick time

Requirements

• Must be able to provide verification of any certifications held
• Experience as a caregiver in a home care setting or skilled facility
• Must pass national and multi-jurisdictional background checks, Department of Motor Vehicle checks, as well as TB and drug screening tests
• Must be able to meet quality standards of care during shifts and follow standard procedures for engaging with the rest of the care team
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance

Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Homewatch CareGivers offers the comprehensive home care services and we believe that exceptional training means a more rewarding experience for you and better care for clients. Homewatch CareGivers is a premier provider of in-home care services for people of all ages, including seniors, children, veterans, the chronically ill, and those recovering from medical procedures.

Our care philosophy is based on finding interesting, innovative ways to empower clients and help them feel engaged and respected. We start by making sure our caregivers and office staff are confident and empowered, too. Our Homewatch CareGivers University is a professionally-developed training platform designed to give you the tools and resources you need to make the very most of your time with clients and gain the most satisfaction from your job. It includes online accredited courses to help you meet the training requirements you may need to stay current with caregiver certification and licensure . The more prepared you are, the more secure you feel in your daily work.

This is an incredible opportunity to feel great about your job and the impact it has on others. Join our growing team and help bring our unique care philosophy to life!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Homewatch Caregivers Corporate.