WEEKEND Home Care supporting Bright Horizons Backup Care Program

Golden Care; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

CPR/First Aid training

Paid onboarding

Competitive pay

Learning opportunities

Community impact

Job summary

Golden Care's HomeCare Backup Care Program in California is seeking compassionate Caregivers to provide flexible, short-term support for families with children and adults. You’ll work in a safe, nurturing environment and help families stay on track when their regular caregivers are unavailable.

As a Caregiver for Back-up Care, you’ll follow care plans, supervise activities, assist with meals and routines, communicate with parents, and help create a calm, engaging experience for infants through

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED; ECE coursework a plus.
• Experience caring for children or adults in home/center/school setting (min 6 months).
• Ability to complete a background check (Livescan) and CPR/First Aid certification; online training.
• Friendly, reliable, and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate care, supervision, and recreational activities for children and seniors.
• Follow routines and care plans to ensure safety and comfort.
• Maintain open communication with parents and Bright Horizons team.
• Support daily routines: meals, rest, creative play, and learning activities.
• Keep environment clean and organized.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Flexible schedule

Excellent communication

CPR/First Aid

Education

High school diploma or GED

Early Childhood Education coursework

Job description

Rapidly Growing HomeCare Program
Location: Contra Costa, Alameda and San Joaquin Counties
Schedule:On-call / Flexible hours (Monday-Friday, occasional weekends)
Pay: $18-22per 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 aCaregiver 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)

• 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.