Caregiver East County San Diego

Caregiver — East County (El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee & surrounding)Comfort Keepers is expanding its care team to serve seniors in El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Lakeside, and surrounding East County communities. If you live in the area and want caregiving work close to home, this is your opportunity. We match East County caregivers with East County clients — less commute, more time doing the work you love.We’re especially interested in caregivers with high-end private-duty experience and those with mental health or behavioral health backgrounds.Pay & Benefits$18.25 – $25.00/hr — your rate reflects your experience and credentialsWeekly payMileage reimbursementLocal client assignments — work close to where you liveSchedules built around the availability you give us — part-time and full-timeConsistent assignments with the same clients when possibleMedical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) benefitsPaid training and ongoing skill development24/7 on-call support — if it’s an emergency, someone gets back to you fastWhere This Can LeadThis is a real career, not a stopgap. Caregivers here move from Caregiver to Senior Caregiver, and from there into Client Care, Scheduling, or Sales — depending on your strengths and what you want next. We’ve had caregivers make every one of those transitions. Stay a caregiver if that’s your calling. If it’s not, there’s somewhere to go.What You’ll DoProvide compassionate, dependable in-home care for seniorsAssist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and transfersOffer medication reminders, prepare meals, and assist with light housekeepingProvide transportation to appointments and errands as neededProvide companionship and emotional support, including for clients living with dementia, anxiety, depression, or other cognitive or behavioral health conditionsObserve and report changes in client condition, and communicate clearly with the care teamRequiredValid California driver’s license and reliable transportationAbility to work within the East County service areaAbility to pass a background checkAuthorized to work in the United StatesHigh school diploma or equivalentPreferred1+ years of professional caregiving experience (3+ years required for top pay tiers)CNA, HHA, or home health aide certificationCPR/First Aid certificationBilingual English/SpanishExperience supporting clients with dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, anxiety, depression, or other cognitive or behavioral health conditionsExperience caring for clients in high-end or private estate settings, with demonstrated professionalism and discretionService AreaEast County service area includes El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Lakeside, Alpine, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, Grossmont, and surrounding communities. Caregiver assignments are primarily within this area.Comfort Keepers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.