Caregiver - Santa Clara

Caregiver - Santa Clara – Omatochi

$20.00/hr - $22.00/hr

At Omatochi, we believe that seniors should have the choice to age at home when possible, but sometimes they need a little extra help to do so. Our home health aides assist clients who live independently but need help to care for themselves or perform daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, dressing, and bathing. They also provide or assist with social activities to keep clients cognitively and emotionally engaged.

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside, including doctor’s appointments and walks.
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises.
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed.
• Perform light housekeeping duties including preparing meals.
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors, and family members.
• Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors, and family members.
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.

• Previous caregiver experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints.
• Respectful and compassionate with a suitable bedside manner.
• Outstanding communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Physical endurance to complete required tasks.
• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner.
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards.
• Take pride in providing high-quality care.

• Caregivers must remain actively available for scheduling; failure to accept assigned shifts or communicate availability for 30 consecutive days may result in separation due to inactivity.
• Timely responses to the scheduling team and advance notice for time off are required to ensure consistent client care.
• Caregivers must be open to client assignments within a 10-60 mile radius of their home location.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle.
• Must complete background check, drug screening, and fingerprinting to be eligible for hire.

Omatochi, a home care agency, helps advanced-age adults make a smooth transition to a serene stage of senior living. Our exceptional in‑home care combines with the right technologies in a family‑focused approach, yielding family involvement and providing peace of mind.

Omatochi is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.