Home Care supporting Bright Horizons Backup Care Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Great Experience

Training & Support

Community Impact

Competitive Pay

Caring & Compassionate

Job summary

Golden Care in San Joaquin and Sacramento Counties is seeking a Caregiver for Back-up Care to provide compassionate, reliable help for children and adults across a safe, engaging environment.

You will work with flexible hours, assist with meals, activities, rest, and routines, and maintain strong communication with families and the Bright Horizons team to ensure smooth coverage during gaps.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required; ECE coursework a plus.
• Experience caring for children or adults in home, center, or school (minimum 6 months).
• Ability to complete a background check (livescan) and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Friendly, reliable, and flexible - adapt to different home or center environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caregiving experience

Flexible schedule

Effective communication

Reliable & adaptable

CPR/First Aid knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Early Childhood Education coursework

Tools

Background check (Checkr)

Livescan verification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Rapidly Growing HomeCare Program
Location: San Joaquin and Sacramento Counties
Schedule: On-call / Flexible hours (Monday-Friday, weekends as needed)
Pay: $18-21 per 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). We can help you through this process!

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

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

• Ability to complete abackground 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.