Senior Caregiver

Synergy HomeCare; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SYNERGY HomeCare is seeking reliable, compassionate Caregivers to provide one-on-one in-home care for clients in Thousand Oaks and surrounding areas.

Position offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay ($20–$25/hour), overtime/holiday pay where applicable, and opportunities for additional shifts based on availability. We prioritize local placements to match you with clients near you and support your ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Previous professional caregiving experience is strongly preferred.
• Current California Home Care Aide (HCA) registration preferred; Live Scan required before working with clients.
• TB clearance current or ability to obtain it; reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and social engagement to clients.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
• Support walking, mobility, transfers and fall prevention
• Meal preparation and light housekeeping
• Medication reminders and supervision as needed
• Transportation, errands and appointments when required
• Maintain a safe and comfortable home environment
• Communicate changes or concerns to the office and family
• Follow each client's individual care plan

Skills

Caregiving experience

HCA registration

Live Scan

TB clearance

Reliable transportation

Driver's license & insurance

Personal care assistance

Strong communication

Punctuality

CPR/First Aid (bonus)

Job description

Caregiver

$20–$25/hour | Flexible Scheduling | Clients Close to Home | Hiring Now

SYNERGY HomeCare is hiring reliable, compassionate Caregivers to provide one-on-one care for clients in Thousand Oaks and surrounding areas. If you are an experienced caregiver who takes pride in being reliable, helping seniors remain safe and independent, and building meaningful relationships with the people you care for, we would love to hear from you. We work to match caregivers with clients based on location, availability, experience, and client needs.

Why Caregivers Choose SYNERGY HomeCare

• Competitive pay: $20–$25/hour, depending on shift, location, client needs, and experience

• Overtime and holiday pay when applicable

• Flexible scheduling

• Opportunities for additional shifts based on availability

• We work to match you with clients near you

• Premium pay for qualifying on-call shifts

• Caregiver and client referral bonuses

• Mileage reimbursement for client transportation and qualifying same-day travel between clients

• Ongoing training and support

• Responsive and supportive office team

• Caregiver recognition programs

• Meaningful one-on-one work helping clients remain independent at home

What You'll Do

As a Caregiver with SYNERGY HomeCare, you may assist clients with:

• Companionship and social engagement

• Bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting

• Walking, mobility, transfers, and fall-prevention support

• Meal preparation

• Light housekeeping and laundry

• Medication reminders

• Transportation, errands, and appointments when needed

• Providing a safe and comfortable home environment

• Communicating changes or concerns to the office and family

• Following the client's individual care plan

Above all, we are looking for caregivers who are dependable, professional, compassionate, and committed to showing up for their clients.

Qualifications

• Previous professional caregiving experience is strongly preferred

• Current California Home Care Aide (HCA) registration preferred

• Candidates who are not currently registered must be eligible and willing to complete California HCA registration and Live Scan requirements before working with clients

• Current TB clearance, or ability to obtain it

• Reliable transportation

• Valid driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance when driving is required for an assignment

• Ability to assist safely with personal care and mobility-related tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Strong communication skills

• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Experience with senior care, dementia or memory care, personal care, mobility assistance, transfers, or in-home caregiving is especially valuable.

CNA, Home Health Aide (HHA), CPR, and First Aid certifications are a plus but are not required.

What We're Looking For

Great caregivers understand that reliability matters just as much as compassion.

We're especially interested in caregivers who:

• Take their scheduled shifts seriously

• Communicate professionally

• Are comfortable providing hands-on personal care

• Treat clients with patience, dignity, and respect

• Can work independently in a client's home

• Want consistent opportunities with a supportive home care agency