Home Care Specialist​/Caregiver

This role offers a pay range of $17.75/hr to $20.50/hr, based on skills and experience.

As a Home Care Specialist, you assist individuals with daily tasks and activities so that their clients can live more independent lives. You will provide compassionate, professional care, maintain care plans, and follow instructions.

Ideal candidates are patient, friendly, and have excellent communication skills. Punctuality, professionalism, and a high level of commitment are required.

• Remind clients to take prescribed medication/vitamins.
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house and outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.).
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene (i.e., showers, dressing, changing briefs, cooking, feeding).
• Perform light housekeeping.
• Help clients with exercises (range of motion, stretches, walks, etc.), as directed by physician.
• Plan and prepare meals.
• Do client shopping or accompany them when they shop.
• Provide pleasant and supportive companionship.
• Report any unusual incidents to the office.
• Typical shifts range from 3–9 hours a day.

• Full vaccination against COVID‑19, including current boosters.
• Weekend flexibility (rotating or one weekend day).
• 1+ year experience as a caregiver / Home Care Aide, or certification such as CNA.
• Pass a criminal background screening and maintain a clean driving record.
• Current U.S. driver’s license with valid registration and insurance.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Adherence to health and safety standards (COVID prevention, PPE).
• Respectful and compassionate attitude.
• Good time‑management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to read/write/communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with dietary constraints.
• Physical endurance – ability to push, pull, lift up to 25 lbs and safely transfer clients; use of gait belt & Hoyer lift.
• Experience with Alzheimer’s / dementia clients is desired.
• 21 years or older.
• Must be able to commute/travel anywhere from the I‑8 into South Bay (Point Loma, Mission Valley, Hillcrest / Downtown, SDSU College Area, National City, Chula Vista, Spring Valley, Coronado).
• If you do not yet meet all requirements, we welcome your application as we have other opportunities.

$17.75 to $20.50 per hour.