Home Care supporting Bright Horizons Backup Care Program

Golden Care; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Golden Care is seeking a Caregiver for Back-up Care to support families with flexible, on-call hours in San Joaquin and Sacramento Counties. You will provide age-appropriate care for children and adults, follow care plans, and help maintain a safe, nurturing home environment.

This role offers paid onboarding and CPR/First Aid training, with opportunities for ongoing assignments. You’ll join a team focused on dependable care when regular arrangements fall through, empowering families to work with

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must obtain background check and CPR/First Aid certification.
• High school diploma or GED required; coursework in Early Childhood Education is a plus.
• Experience caring for children or adults in a home, center, or school setting (minimum 6 months preferred).
• Ability to complete a background check (livescan) and required online training.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate care, supervision, and recreational activities for children and senior care.
• Follow established routines and care plans to ensure safety and comfort.
• Maintain open, positive communication with parents/families and the Bright Horizons team.
• Support daily routines, including meals, rest, creative play, and learning activities for children.
• Ensure a clean, organized environment.

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Flexible

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rapidly Growing HomeCare Program
Location: San Joaquin and Sacramento Counties
Schedule: On-call / Flexible hours (Monday–Friday, weekends as needed)
Pay: $18-21per hour
About the Role

Do you love working with children and/or adults and want a flexible job that fits your schedule? Join Golden Care's HomeCare Backup Care Program, providing trusted, short-term care for families when their regular arrangements fall through.

As a Caregiver for Back-up Care, you’ll step in to care for children and/or adults ranging from infants to seniors in a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. You’ll support working families by ensuring their little ones are happy, secure, and having fun while parents handle their workday stress-free.

What You’ll Do

• Provide age-appropriate care, supervision, and recreational activities for children and senior care.

• Follow established routines and care plans to ensure safety and comfort.

• Maintain open, positive communication with parents/families and the Bright Horizons team.

• Support daily routines, including meals, rest, creative play, and learning activities for children.

• Ensure a clean, organized, environment.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Flexible Schedule: Choose the shifts and days that fit your life.

• Great Experience: Perfect for students, early childhood educators, nursing students or those re-entering the workforce.

• Training & Support: Paid onboarding, CPR/First Aid training, and continuous learning opportunities.

• Community Impact: Make a difference for families who rely on dependable care during unexpected gaps.

• Competitive Pay: Earn competitive hourly wages with opportunities for ongoing assignments.

• YOU ARE CARING and COMPASSIONATE

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must obtain HCA You can go here to register: https://guardian.dss.ca.gov/applicant The PIN Number is E4SDTU. Register yourself with the California Department of Social Services ($35), background check ($70) and negative TB test) Must have your CPR/First Aid (we can help you get one at a subsidized cost).

• High school diploma or GED required; coursework in Early Childhood Education a plus.

• Experience caring for children or adults in a home, center, or school setting (minimum 6 months preferred).

• Ability to complete a background check (you will complete a livescan and background through Checkr), CPR/First Aid certification, and required online training.

• Friendly, reliable, and flexible — ready to adapt to different home or center environments.