Caregiver- San Jose, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Caregiver – San Jose, CA

Location: San Jose, CA
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Daytime Hours
Work Setting: 100% Onsite – Adult Day Health Center
Mileage Reimbursement: Provided for eligible work-related travel

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and experienced Caregiver to join our healthcare team in San Jose, CA .

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity providing hands-on personal care to elderly and frail individuals in an onsite adult day health center. The ideal candidate enjoys working with seniors and is dedicated to promoting patient dignity, safety, comfort, and independence.

This position is strictly onsite and does not involve home-based patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.

• Provide assistance with feeding, meals, and other daily personal care needs.

• Assist with mobility, transfers, and escorting patients throughout the center.

• Observe, document, and report changes in patients' physical, emotional, or behavioral conditions.

• Encourage patient participation in social activities and daily programs.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable care environment.

• Communicate professionally with patients, families, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.

• Follow individualized care plans, infection control guidelines, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with elderly or frail individuals.

• CNA or HHA certification preferred; qualifying experience may be accepted in place of certification.

• BLS/CPR certification required.

• Previous experience in adult day health, assisted living, skilled nursing, or caregiving preferred.

• Ability to communicate and document basic information in English.

• Compassionate, dependable, patient-focused, and professional.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a healthcare team.

• Comfortable assisting patients with mobility, transfers, and personal care.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and assist patients throughout the workday.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, using appropriate lifting equipment or assistance.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Why Join Us?

• Contract-to-hire opportunity

• Mileage reimbursement for eligible work-related travel

• Monday–Friday daytime schedule

• No regularly scheduled weekends

• 100% onsite position

• Supportive and collaborative healthcare team

• Opportunity for long-term employment

• Meaningful work supporting the health and well-being of seniors

Apply Today!

If you have caregiving experience and enjoy helping seniors maintain their independence and quality of life, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now for this Caregiver opportunity in San Jose, CA!

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