Weekend Caregiver in Brentwood

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable, compassionate, and experienced Caregiver to provide attentive weekend care in Brentwood. We are looking for someone who takes pride in providing respectful, high-quality, and deeply compassionate care, and who is interested in becoming a trusted and valued member of a dedicated household care team.

Schedule:

• Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Overtime paid after 9 hours
• Paid lunch and meals provided during the shift
• Overnight staff guest room available if commuting is difficult

Key Responsibilities:

• 12-hour shift bedside and wheelchair-side companionship
• Safe transfers and mobility assistance for a client with Parkinson's/MSA (late-stage hospice care)
• Full personal care assistance, including:

1. Bed bathing or morning showering upon waking
2. Hygiene, grooming, dressing, diapering, and toileting support when possible
3. Feeding and hydration assistance

• Meal and snack preparation (light meals and snacks throughout the day)
• Medication administration at delegated times according to the client's care schedule
• Supporting daily quality of life and engagement, including:

1. Transferring the client to sit on the terrace in the sun
2. Reading aloud and providing companionship
3. Watching TV together and offering emotional presence

• Assisting with voice and occupational therapy exercises as prescribed by physical therapists
• Maintaining a warm, engaging, and patient presence throughout the day
• Keeping accurate health and care notes in the client's medical binder
• Observing and reporting any changes in condition to the house manager and family
• Maintaining strict discretion at all times, respecting family privacy, and refraining from gossip or sharing any household or client information outside of the care team

Qualifications:

• Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or nursing training
• Current First Aid & CPR certification
• Current Lifesaver training/certification
• Experience with neurological conditions and advanced mobility care preferred
• Strong communication skills with clear spoken English
• Able to take direction from a house manager and family
• Team player comfortable working in a busy, fully staffed household
• Dependable, professional, compassionate, and attentive to detail
• Must be discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of family privacy, with a strict commitment to confidentiality and no engagement in gossip

Compensation & Benefits:

• $27/hour, paid on the books
• Direct deposit through our third-party payroll service
• CalSavers IRA savings option available
• 7 paid sick days and 7 paid vacation days, beginning to accrue after 30 days of employment
• Paid federal holidays
• Meals provided during shifts
• No health insurance offered