Santa Clara County | Home Care Aide/Caregiver (HCA/CG)
Care Indeed
Campbell, CA
CNA · Caregivers
Posted Apr 1 · New grads welcomed
- Shift
- 10-hour evenings
- Unit
- Caregivers
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Work schedules vary based on client needs and may include short or extended shifts, as well as day, evening, weekend, or holiday assignments.
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- CNA
- Experience
- New graduates
- Hiring contact
- Applicants who require assistance or accommodation during the application or employment process may contact HumanResources@careindeed.com.
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1912 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
DEPARTMENT: Operations EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time/Part-Time
About us
Care Indeed delivers high-quality in-home senior care throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 2010 by two care professionals, we have grown to over 700 employees dedicated to compassionate, reliable, and innovative care.
For over 15 years, Care Indeed has supported seniors and families with personalized in-home care, memory care, skilled nursing, and 24/7 services that promote independence, dignity, and quality of life. We have served more than 5,000 clients, completed over 10,000 care shifts, and partnered with 100+ healthcare facilities across the region, demonstrating our community impact.
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Our caregivers and clinical staff deliver exceptional care daily, supporting each other within a culture of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.
We’re proud to be recognized as
One of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services
A San Francisco Chronicle Top Workplace
A Best of Home Care – Employer of Choice and Leader in Experience
Position overview
The Home Care Aide I (HCA I) at Care Indeed provides non-medical companionship and personal support to clients in their homes. This role centers on assisting with activities of daily living, including supervision, feeding, dressing, mobility support, light hygiene assistance, and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. HCAs help clients who experience physical limitations, cognitive changes, or need guidance with daily routines remain supported and engaged in the place they call home.
This entry-level role offers hands-on caregiving experience and a pathway for growth within Care Indeed. Training and supervised hours may support advancement to Home Care Aide II or III and may contribute toward eligibility for CNA or other healthcare certifications in alignment with California requirements.
Key responsibilities
Provide non-medical companionship and supervision to support client engagement, safety, and daily structure.
Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, grooming, bathing support, toileting assistance, feeding, and mobility.
Support safe transfers, ambulation, and positioning to promote comfort and prevent injury.
Assist with light household tasks tied to client well-being, including meal preparation, bed linen changes, and maintaining a clean, organized environment.
Encourage participation in routine activities, social interaction, and meaningful engagement based on client interests.
Support prescribed exercises and wellness routines as directed by supervising clinical staff.
Monitor and report changes in client condition, mood, mobility, or behavior to the care team in a timely manner.
Follow established care plans and agency policies related to safety, confidentiality, infection control, and documentation.
Participate in team communication and case discussions to ensure coordinated, client-centered care.
Maintain professional conduct, reliability, and a compassionate presence in every client interaction.
Qualifications & physical requirements
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Registered as a Home Care Aide (HCA) with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), or eligible and willing to obtain registration prior to assignment
Successful completion of required state and federal background clearance
Ability to follow a written care plan and communicate clearly with clients, families, and the care team
Professional reliability, compassion, and the ability to maintain client confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications
Prior caregiving, home care, senior care, or healthcare support experience
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
Bilingual fluency aligned with client community needs
Interest in advancing toward HHA, CNA, or other healthcare positions
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and assist with client mobility; lift up to 50 pounds; and assist with transfers of clients up to 250 pounds using appropriate equipment or team assistance.
Ability to assist with mobility and transfers using equipment such as gait belts, slide boards, mechanical lifts (e.g., Hoyer lifts), wheelchairs, and other transfer devices, in accordance with safety guidelines and the service plan.
Sufficient vision and hearing (with correction if needed) to safely perform client care.
Ability to safely perform personal care, basic housekeeping, and meal preparation tasks.
Licensure/certification maintenance
Required licensure/certification/registration must be maintained throughout employment. Proof of current, valid credentials must be provided upon request.
Work schedule
Work schedules vary based on client needs and may include short or extended shifts, as well as day, evening, weekend, or holiday assignments.
What we offer
At Care Indeed, we believe exceptional care begins with investing in the people who deliver it. We are committed to fostering a high-performance, values-driven environment where team members are supported, recognized, and empowered to excel.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive, market-informed compensation aligned to role, level, location, and experience
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and sick leave in accordance with applicable law
Maternity leave is supported through short-term disability and baby-bonding benefits
Growth & Development
Paid training and structured, ongoing professional development
Opportunities to deepen skills across both in-home and facility-based care settings
Flexibility & Rewards
Flexible scheduling across in-home and facility-based assignments
Same-day pay options for eligible shifts
Employee recognition programs and LifeMart employee discounts
Culture & Impact
A mission-driven organization grounded in compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence
A workplace consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Aging Services
Application details and notices
Work environment & care settings
Care is provided in diverse settings, including private homes, assisted or independent living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals, and involves close, direct interaction with clients. This role may include exposure to blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials. It may require responding appropriately to urgent or emergencies in accordance with training and agency protocols. Some assignments may require local travel.
Equal opportunity & accommodation
Care Indeed is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and value diversity in our workforce, just as the clients and families we serve are diverse.
Care Indeed provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with federal, state, and local law. Applicants who require assistance or accommodation during the application or employment process may contact HumanResources@careindeed.com.
Make an Impact. Join Our Team. Apply at https://careindeed.com/careers or call 650-563-8711 to learn more.
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“This entry-level role offers hands-on caregiving experience and a pathway for growth within Care Indeed.” · from this posting
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Registered as a Home Care Aide (HCA) with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), or eligible and willing to obtain registration prior to assignment
- Successful completion of required state and federal background clearance
- Ability to follow a written care plan and communicate clearly with clients, families, and the care team
- Professional reliability, compassion, and the ability to maintain client confidentiality
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior caregiving, home care, senior care, or healthcare support experience
- Preferred Qualifications: Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
- Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual fluency aligned with client community needs
- Preferred Qualifications: Interest in advancing toward HHA, CNA, or other healthcare positions
- Preferred Qualifications: Physical Requirements
- Preferred Qualifications: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and assist with client mobility; lift up to 50 pounds; and assist with transfers of clients up to 250 pounds using appropriate equipment or team assistance.
- Preferred Qualifications: Ability to assist with mobility and transfers using equipment such as gait belts, slide boards, mechanical lifts (e.g., Hoyer lifts), wheelchairs, and other transfer devices, in accordance with safety guidelines and the service plan.
- Preferred Qualifications: Sufficient vision and hearing (with correction if needed) to safely perform client care.
- Preferred Qualifications: Ability to safely perform personal care, basic housekeeping, and meal preparation tasks.
- Preferred Qualifications: LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE
- Preferred Qualifications: Required licensure/certification/registration must be maintained throughout employment. Proof of current, valid credentials must be provided upon request.
- Preferred Qualifications: WORK ENVIRONMENT & CARE SETTINGS
- Preferred Qualifications: Care is provided in diverse settings, including private homes, assisted or independent living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals, and involves close, direct interaction with clients. This role may include exposure to blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials. It may require responding appropriately to urgent or emergencies in accordance with training and agency protocols. Some assignments may require local travel.
- Preferred Qualifications: WORK SCHEDULE
- Preferred Qualifications: Work schedules vary based on client needs and may include short or extended shifts, as well as day, evening, weekend, or holiday assignments.
- Preferred Qualifications: WHAT WE OFFER
- Preferred Qualifications: At Care Indeed, we believe exceptional care begins with investing in the people who deliver it. We are committed to fostering a high-performance, values-driven environment where team members are supported, recognized, and empowered to excel.
- Preferred Qualifications: Compensation & Benefits
- Preferred Qualifications: Competitive, market-informed compensation aligned to role, level, location, and experience
- Preferred Qualifications: Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Preferred Qualifications: 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Preferred Qualifications: Paid time off and sick leave in accordance with applicable law
- Preferred Qualifications: Maternity leave is supported through short-term disability and baby-bonding benefits
- Preferred Qualifications: Growth & Development
- Preferred Qualifications: Paid training and structured, ongoing professional development
- Preferred Qualifications: Opportunities to deepen skills across both in-home and facility-based care settings
- Preferred Qualifications: Flexibility & Rewards
- Preferred Qualifications: Flexible scheduling across in-home and facility-based assignments
- Preferred Qualifications: Same-day pay options for eligible shifts
- Preferred Qualifications: Employee recognition programs and LifeMart employee discounts
- Preferred Qualifications: Culture & Impact
- Preferred Qualifications: A mission-driven organization grounded in compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence
- Preferred Qualifications: A workplace consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Aging Services
Benefits highlights
- Dental insurance
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Vision insurance
- Parental leave
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Place
- City
- Campbell, CA
- Median rent
- $2,737/mo
- Local household income
- $145,268/yr
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
- Address
- 423 E Hamilton Ave Ste. A, Campbell, CA 95008, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
Campbell is a relaxed Silicon Valley suburb with a walkable downtown, weekly farmers market, and the tree-lined Los Gatos Creek Trail. Nurses who want a quieter Bay Area base—without giving up good restaurants, coffee, and easy access to San Jose—will find it a clean, safe, and manageable community.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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