Weekend Caregivers Needed-Make a Difference & Earn Extra This Holiday Season

Help at Home Senior Care Santa Rosa•Santa Rosa, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Help at Home Senior Care is immediately hiring compassionate caregivers to support seniors and help them maintain independence and live safely at home. Caregivers provide assistance based on each client’s individual needs, which may include personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, companionship, and transportation. Professional caregiving experience is not required, though experience supporting seniors—including family members or friends—is preferred. The role offers flexible scheduling, with caregivers committing only to shifts that fit their availability. Schedules may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights, or weekends. Starting pay is $22.50–$24.50 per hour, based on hands-on skill and dementia competence assessments, with opportunities to increase earnings through certifications, longevity, dementia competence, and caregiver lead positions. The posting states caregivers can earn up to $28.50 per hour. Specialized certification classes are paid, and completing certifications can result in pay increases. The employer also covers specified state registry costs, including DOJ fingerprinting and TB tests. Help at Home Senior Care describes itself as having provided in-home care for over 20 years and says it has been voted Best Place to Work for the last seven years and Best in Home Care for 12 years. Caregivers receive support from the office team and staffing supervisors, with opportunities for professional development and advancement. Pay is weekly for the preceding workweek, with direct deposit available.

Requirements

Compassionate and patient demeanor.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Proof of auto insurance listing the applicant as a driver.
Clean driving record.
Ability to clear a background check and drug screening.
Dependability and integrity.
Desire to make a difference.

Nice To Haves

Previous caregiving experience; professional caregiving experience is not required.
Experience caring for seniors, including providing care and support to family members or friends.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
Provide companionship and engage seniors in meaningful activities.
Provide medication reminders and assistance with medication management.
Prepare and serve meals according to clients’ dietary restrictions and preferences.
Assist with transportation to appointments, errands, and community activities.
Perform light housekeeping and laundry to maintain a clean and safe environment for clients.
Provide personal care and other support according to each client’s individual needs.

Benefits

Competitive pay, with starting rates of $22.50–$24.50 per hour and potential earnings up to $28.50 per hour.
Flexible scheduling; caregivers commit only to shifts that fit their schedules.
Paid training.
Paid specialized certification classes, with potential pay increases for completed certifications.
Paid time off with the option to cash it in without a doctor’s note.
Bonuses through the Caribou Reward System, including recognition, referrals, and taking last-minute shifts.
Retirement savings plan.
Weekly pay and direct deposit.
Employer-paid state registry costs, including DOJ fingerprinting and TB tests.
Professional development and advancement opportunities.
Pay increases for longevity, dementia competence, and caregiver lead positions.