Per Diem Caregiver

Yolo Hospice, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Professional development

Per diem schedule

Job summary

Joshua’s House in Sacramento is seeking a Per Diem Caregiver to support residents at end-of-life, providing compassionate personal care, daily living assistance, and emotional support under the guidance of YoloCares’ clinical team.

Shifts available AM/PM/NOC, pay $23–$24 per hour, training offered, and you will work with an interdisciplinary team in a residential hospice setting on a per diem/as-needed schedule.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, dressing, and daily living activities.
• Support residents with meals, mobility, transfers, and safety measures.
• Take vital signs and assist with self-administered medications as directed by clinical staff.
• Monitor residents and report changes to the appropriate staff.
• Document resident care and observations accurately and maintain HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

CPR certification

HIPAA compliance

Background check

As-needed availability

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Description

Job Type: Per Diem

Work Location: Joshua’s House - 3630 Larchwood Dr, Sacramento, CA 95834

Training Location: Davis, CA

Pay: $23–$24/hour

Schedule: Per diem/as-needed; Sunday–Saturday

Available Shifts:

• AM: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• PM: 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
• NOC: 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

What You Can Expect

• As-needed scheduling based on resident care needs and staffing availability
• AM, PM, and NOC shift opportunities
• $23–$24 per hour
• Work in a unique residential hospice setting
• Collaborative support from YoloCares’ interdisciplinary clinical team
• Training and professional development opportunities

About YoloCares

As a community-founded and community-grounded nonprofit with a nearly 50-year track record of caring for people living with life-limiting illnesses, YoloCares is committed to providing compassionate, innovative, and patient-centered care.

Our commitment to this mission is reflected in our accomplishments:

• First California healthcare provider accepted into the prestigious National Partnership for Healthcare & Hospice Innovation
• Opened the West Coast’s first community housing program for individuals living with a terminal illness who are also experiencing homelessness
• Created a unique five-star adult day program in Davis, California

Our team of professionals sees their work not simply as a job, but as a human response to an inner voice. For many, it is a calling—a vocation dedicated to serving patients and families with compassion, dignity, and respect.

About the Role

As a Per Diem Caregiver at Joshua’s House, you will support residents throughout their end-of-life journey by providing compassionate personal care, comfort, daily living assistance, and emotional support. You will work closely with Joshua’s House staff, volunteers, and YoloCares’ clinical team to ensure residents receive safe, respectful, and individualized care.

Key Responsibilities

Resident Care

• Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, dressing, and other activities of daily living.
• Assist with positioning, ambulation, transfers, and other comfort and safety measures.
• Support residents with meals, feeding, laundry, housekeeping, and other daily needs as outlined in the Plan of Care.
• Take vital signs and assist with self-administered medications as directed by clinical staff.
• Follow infection-control and safety procedures.

Observation & Communication

• Monitor residents’ physical and emotional condition and promptly report changes to the appropriate staff.
• Communicate observations, concerns, and residents’ needs clearly and effectively.
• Provide compassionate support and promote resident comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately document resident care, observations, symptoms, and changes in condition.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Follow YoloCares policies, procedures, mandated reporting requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Participate in team meetings, training, evaluations, and quality-improvement activities.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during stressful or unexpected situations.
• Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to meet YoloCares’ background screening requirements.
• Commitment to YoloCares’ hospice philosophy, standards, and values.
• Availability to work shifts on an as-needed basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working NOC/graveyard shifts.
• Experience working with adults, older adults, or individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with hospice and palliative care principles.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Valid California driver’s license and required auto insurance if driving on YoloCares business.
• Ability to comply with required random drug testing.

About Joshua’s House

Joshua’s House is the West Coast’s first residential community for individuals living with terminal illness who are at risk of homelessness. Overseen by YoloCares, Joshua’s House provides compassionate end-of-life care in a safe, supportive environment for individuals who may otherwise have limited access to hospice services.

YoloCares is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.