Caregiver in San Jose, California at Amada Senior Care Los Altos

Amada Senior Care of Los Altos is a locally owned, state-licensed home care agency helping seniors live safely and independently in their own homes. We are hiring compassionate, reliable caregivers to serve clients in Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and nearby communities.

As a caregiver, you will provide non-medical personal care and companionship in clients' homes, following a written care plan. You will be a trusted presence in someone's daily life, and the difference between a client staying at home and moving to a facility.

• Competitive hourly pay: $21 - $25 per hour, based on experience and certifications
• Weekly pay by direct deposit
• W-2 employment (not 1099), with workers' compensation and payroll taxes handled by us
• California paid sick leave
• Mileage reimbursement when transporting clients
• Paid orientation and ongoing training that counts toward your annual HCA requirements
• Flexible scheduling: day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available.
• A supportive office team that answers the phone and backs you up in the field
• Caregiver referral bonus

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADL): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
• Provide companionship, conversation, and encouragement of activities that keep clients engaged
• Plan and prepare meals, and support any special diet outlined in the care plan
• Perform light housekeeping: laundry, changing beds, dishes, kitchen and bathroom cleanup
• Provide medication reminders (non-medical) as specified in the care plan
• Escort or drive clients to appointments, errands, and outings
• Provide respite care so family caregivers can take a break
• Supervise the home environment and report unsafe conditions to your supervisor
• Observe and report changes in a client's physical condition, behavior, or cognition
• Document care notes and hours after each visit using our mobile app
• Follow the written plan of care and agency policies, and keep client information confidential
• Attend orientation, in-service training, and occasional staff meetings

• Must be 18 or older
• Registered, or able to register, as a Home Care Aide (HCA) with the California Department of Social Services, including DOJ/FBI Live Scan background clearance (we will guide you through this)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within the last year (or willingness to obtain one before your first shift)
• Minimum 1 year of caregiving experience, professional or family, or a CNA/HHA certificate (or equivalent experience)
• Reliable mode of transportation or way of getting around
• Smartphone for scheduling, clocking in and out, and care notes
• Ability to read and follow written care plans and write clear care notes in English
• Good judgment about when to escalate a situation, including calling 911
• Completion of Amada Senior Care orientation and the state-required annual training (paid)

• CPR / First Aid certification
• CNA or HHA certificate
• Experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or hospice care
• Bilingual: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Russian, or another language spoken in our community

Apply through this posting or call our office at (650) 446-8776. We review applications daily and typically schedule interviews within a few business days.

Amada Senior Care of Los Altos (Viva Bay Partners, Inc.) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based o race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Employment is contingent on passing a state-required background check and TB screening.