In Home Caregiver/Home Health Aide

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated In Home Caregivers/Home Health Aides to provide exceptional care to clients in their own residences. This role involves assisting individuals with daily activities, ensuring their safety, and supporting their overall well-being. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in patient care, excellent communication skills, and a genuine desire to improve the quality of life for those they serve. Experience with various care settings, including assisted living, nursing homes, or home health environments, is highly valued. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working in a flexible and supportive environment.

Duties

• Personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting
• Safe mobility & transfers (gait belt/Hoyer/stand-assist familiarity a plus)
• Medication reminders (non-medical), hydration and meal prep
• Light housekeeping, laundry, linen changes
• Companionship, dementia-aware engagement, fall-prevention
• Accurate shift documentation via WellSky mobile app

Experience

• 6+ months paid caregiving experience (agency, facility, or private family) OR CNA/HHA coursework
• Confident with ADLs, dementia support, and safety protocols
• Reliable transportation; valid CA driver’s license & auto insurance
• Able to pass Live Scan/background check; negative TB or risk assessment per CA guidelines
• Smartphone for the app; professional, compassionate communication

Desired (Not Required):

• Home Care Aide (HCA) Certification
• CareAcademy Training

Schedule & pay

• Part-time or full-time; days/evenings/overnights; some weekend availability preferred
• Pay: $17.50-22/hour (DOE, shift differentials possible)
• Benefits (if offered): paid sick time, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), mileage for client errands, bonuses/recognition

Home Helpers Home Care of Folsom is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Family leave
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• HCA PER ID Number.
• Care Academy Training?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Required)
• Home Care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Home Care Aide Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person