San Mateo County | Home Care AideCaregiver (HCACG)

DEPARTMENT: Operations
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time/Part-Time

ABOUT US

Care Indeed delivers high-quality in-home senior care throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 2010 by two care professionals we have grown to over 700 employees dedicated to compassionate reliable and innovative care.

For over 15 years Care Indeed has supported seniors and families with personalized in-home care memory care skilled nursing and 24/7 services that promote independence dignity and quality of life. We have served more than 5000 clients completed over 10000 care shifts and partnered with 100 healthcare facilities across the region demonstrating our community impact.

Our caregivers and clinical staff deliver exceptional care daily supporting each other within a culture of compassion accountability respect and excellence.

Were proud to be recognized as:

• One of Fortunes Best Workplaces in Aging Services

• A San Francisco Chronicle Top Workplace

• A Best of Home Care Employer of Choice and Leader in Experience

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Home Care Aide I (HCA I) at Care Indeed provides non-medical companionship and personal support to clients in their homes. This role centers on assisting with activities of daily living including supervision feeding dressing mobility support light hygiene assistance and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. HCAs help clients who experience physical limitations cognitive changes or need guidance with daily routines remain supported and engaged in the place they call home.

This entry-level role offers hands-on caregiving experience and a pathway for growth within Care Indeed. Training and supervised hours may support advancement to Home Care Aide II or III and may contribute toward eligibility for CNA or other healthcare certifications in alignment with California requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide non-medical companionship and supervision to support client engagement safety and daily structure.

• Assist with activities of daily living including dressing grooming bathing support toileting assistance feeding and mobility.

• Support safe transfers ambulation and positioning to promote comfort and prevent injury.

• Assist with light household tasks tied to client well-being including meal preparation bed linen changes and maintaining a clean organized environment.

• Encourage participation in routine activities social interaction and meaningful engagement based on client interests.

• Support prescribed exercises and wellness routines as directed by supervising clinical staff.

• Monitor and report changes in client condition mood mobility or behavior to the care team in a timely manner.

• Follow established care plans and agency policies related to safety confidentiality infection control and documentation.

• Participate in team communication and case discussions to ensure coordinated client-centered care.

• Maintain professional conduct reliability and a compassionate presence in every client interaction.

QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Registered as a Home Care Aide (HCA) with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) or eligible and willing to obtain registration prior to assignment

• Successful completion of required state and federal background clearance

• Ability to follow a written care plan and communicate clearly with clients families and the care team

• Professional reliability compassion and the ability to maintain client confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior caregiving home care senior care or healthcare support experience

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification

• Bilingual fluency aligned with client community needs

• Interest in advancing toward HHA CNA or other healthcare positions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand walk bend kneel reach push pull and assist with client mobility; lift up to 50 pounds; and assist with transfers of clients up to 250 pounds using appropriate equipment or team assistance.

• Ability to assist with mobility and transfers using equipment such as gait belts slide boards mechanical lifts (e.g. Hoyer lifts) wheelchairs and other transfer devices in accordance with safety guidelines and the service plan.

• Sufficient vision and hearing (with correction if needed) to safely perform client care.

• Ability to safely perform personal care basic housekeeping and meal preparation tasks.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE

Required licensure/certification/registration must be maintained throughout employment. Proof of current valid credentials must be provided upon request.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CARE SETTINGS

Care is provided in diverse settings including private homes assisted or independent living communities skilled nursing facilities and hospitals and involves close direct interaction with clients. This role may include exposure to blood body fluids or other potentially infectious materials. It may require responding appropriately to urgent or emergencies in accordance with training and agency protocols. Some assignments may require local travel.

WORK SCHEDULE

Work schedules vary based on client needs and may include short or extended shifts as well as day evening weekend or holiday assignments.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Care Indeed we believe exceptional care begins with investing in the people who deliver it. We are committed to fostering a high-performance values-driven environment where team members are supported recognized and empowered to excel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive market-informed compensation aligned to role level location and experience

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical dental vision life and disability insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and sick leave in accordance with applicable law

• Maternity leave is supported through short-term disability and baby-bonding benefits

Growth & Development

• Paid training and structured ongoing professional development

• Opportunities to deepen skills across both in-home and facility-based care settings

Flexibility & Rewards

• Flexible scheduling across in-home and facility-based assignments

• Same-day pay options for eligible shifts

• Employee recognition programs and LifeMart employee discounts

Culture & Impact

• A mission-driven organization grounded in compassion accountability respect and excellence

• A workplace consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Aging Services

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

Care Indeed is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and value diversity in our workforce just as the clients and families we serve are diverse.

Care Indeed provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with federal state and local law. Applicants who require assistance or accommodation during the application or employment process may contact

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