Caregiver for seniors

Are you you 40 years of age or older and looking to make a difference in the life of a senior in-need? Seniors Helping Seniors® San Jose provides non-medical home care services for seniors by other seniors in the San Jose, West San Jose, and Sunnyvale-Santa Clara areas. With the belief that seniors can help one another age with independence, grace, and dignity in their own homes, we employ empathetic, mature adults who can relate to the aging process, and match them with clients who share similar personality traits, experiences, and interests. As a result, our caregivers often benefit just as much as those they serve, enjoying new friendships and meaningful moments each day.

Responsibilities

Seniors Helping Seniors® San Jose caregivers provide a wide range of in-home care services, including help around the house, transportation to appointments, and companionship. While some of these services require a specific skill set, the most important qualities are a compassionate heart and helpful spirit.

Here are some of the ways our caregivers assist their senior companions:

• Engaging in friendly conversation

• Light housekeeping

• Cooking, shopping, and running errands

• Transportation to / from appointments and events

• Assisting with dementia and Alzheimer’s care

• Personal care such as assisting with dressing, feeding and bathing.

• Providing overnight care

Additional Responsibilities:

• Arriving on time for all services

• Delivering health updates to family members

• Documenting all services provided using our care management system, WellSky.

Qualifications

As a caregiver, you should be:

• A mature adult who is able to relate to the challenges our clients face throughout the aging process. NOTE: most of our caregivers are 50 years of age and older.

• Compassionate, reliable, and punctual

• Able to follow detailed instructions to execute our clients’ care plans

• An excellent verbal and written communicator

All caregivers must:

• Be registered with the California Home Care Aide Registry. If you are not currently registered, we will provide a free online training for you to become registered.

• Possess a CA drivers license and their own reliable transportation

• Provide a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray

• Pass a background check

Benefits

• A customizable schedule to fit your routine, including working just a few hours each week

• Competitive wages so you can earn extra income

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real difference in the lives of seniors

If you’re looking for purposeful and rewarding work, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and we'll send you a caregiver application.