Senior Care Aide

Senior Helpers; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Sick days & holidays

Referral bonuses

Technology stipend

Mileage reimbursement

Scrubs and PPE

Hands-on training

Online training

Growth opportunities

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Senior Helpers South OC is hiring caring individuals to provide one-on-one in-home support in South Orange County communities such as Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo and Dana Point. Flexible part-time and full-time schedules are available to fit your life, with paid biweekly direct deposit.

Responsibilities include companionship, personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, medication reminders, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Active California HCA registration or willingness to complete the registration process.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• Prior caregiving experience is a plus but not required.
• Physically able to assist with transfers and mobility (push/pull up to 50 lbs and lift up to 30 lbs).
• Strong communication and documentation skills (in-app).
• Willing to work flexible shifts, including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, conversation, activities, and emotional support.
• Assist with personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
• Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping, errands, and transportation.
• Provide medication reminders and maintain daily care documentation.
• Support clients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and hospice needs.
• Safely operate assistive devices such as Hoyer lifts, gait belts, transfer boards, and wheelchairs.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Strong communication

Documentation skills

California HCA registration

Reliable transportation

Background check clearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA/HHA certification preferred

Job description

Caregiver - Flexible Schedules (Part-Time & Full-Time Available)

Why Join Senior Helpers South OC?

One-on-One Client Care

Provide personalized care in clients' homes with no facility ratios, allowing you to build meaningful relationships.

Trusted by Families

Backed by 120+ five star Google reviews, reflecting the exceptional care our caregivers provide every day.

Caregiver-First Culture

We value and support our caregivers, ensuring you feel respected, appreciated, and part of a caring team.

Career Growth and Training

Receive hands on and virtual training, specialty certifications, and ongoing education to help you advance your career.

Areas We Serve

We are actively hiring caregivers throughout Orange County and surrounding areas. If you are able to work in any of the cities below, we have clients ready for your support:

South Orange County: Irvine, Lake Forest, Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, Trabuco Canyon, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente

If you’re available in any of these locations, we would love to connect with you!

Caregiver Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, conversation, activities, and emotional support
• Assist with personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility
• Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping, errands, and transportation
• Provide medication reminders and maintain daily care documentation
• Support clients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and hospice needs
• Safely operate assistive devices such as Hoyer lifts, gait belts, transfer boards, and wheelchairs

Pay & Benefits

$18-$22 per hour, paid biweekly via direct deposit

• $300 hiring bonus after successfully completing 100 hours
• 5 sick days + holiday pay
• Referral bonuses, caregiver-of-the-month rewards, and other incentives
• $10/month technology stipend
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free scrubs and PPE
• One-on-one client care (no facility ratios)
• Hands-on training in our Center of Excellence with a mock-home environment
• 6 months of structured monthly online training (dementia, hospice, chronic conditions, and more)
• Clear paths for growth within our franchise
• Supportive, inclusive workplace that truly values you

Caregiver Requirements

• Active California HCA registration or willingness to complete the registration process
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
• Prior caregiving experience (professional or personal) is a plus but not required
• Physically able to assist with transfers and mobility (push/pull up to 50 lbs and lift up to 30 lbs)
• Strong communication and documentation skills (writing and in-app)
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• CNA, HHA, Or Similar Certifications Preferred (not Required)
• Willing to work flexible shifts, including some weekends
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED required