Home Care Aide

Institute on Aging

. Provide direct home care services to older adults and adults with disabilities under the direction and supervision of Staffing and Client Service Managers .

Posted 9/16/2026part-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesJunior💰 $23 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct home care services to older adults and individuals with disabilities, including personal care, mobility assistance, and companionship. Proficient in maintaining communication with administrative teams and ensuring client safety and comfort.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Home Care Services Bureau RegistrationCNA or HHA CertificationMedication RemindersElderly Care ExperienceBilingual Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Personal Care AssistanceMobility AssistanceMeal PreparationLight HousekeepingMedication RemindersClient TransportationAlzheimer's CareDementia CareParkinson's CareRespite Care

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceReliabilityTeamworkFlexibilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Basic Smartphone SkillsBasic Computer Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Home Care Services Bureau RegistrationCNA CertificationHHA Certification

Industry Keywords

Elderly CareDisability CareNon-Medical CareCompanionshipRespite CareClient Service Management

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct home care services to older adults and adults with disabilities under the direction and supervision of Staffing and Client Service Managers
Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
Drive or accompany clients to shopping, errands, or doctor’s appointments
Assist with transfers, ambulation, or exercise
Prepare meals, including special diets, and provide feeding assistance
Perform light housekeeping, including vacuuming, dusting, laundry/linen changes, and dishes
Provide medication reminders
Provide respite and companionship engagement
Provide pet care
Provide mobility and transfer assistance
Support clients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s care, and hospice
Serve clients in homes, hospitals, day centers, skilled nursing facilities, and community residential facilities
Maintain communication with the administrative team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Home Care Services Bureau (PER ID#) registration
Livescan/Fingerprinting clearance; clean criminal background
Current tuberculosis/TB clearance (skin test, X-ray or blood test)
Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. with 2 forms of I-9 compliant IDs
English language proficiency is a must
At least 1 year of non-medical professional experience caring for elderly or disabled adults and/or related caregiving experience
Consistent ability to get to and from client assignments by car, public transportation, etc.
Commitment and reliability
Ability to provide best-in-class customer service
Ability to work with a team and independently
Flexibility and solution oriented
Continuous communication with administrative team
Ability to lift 35 lbs or more using proper body mechanics
Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, reach, bend, walk, maneuver, and reposition
Basic smartphone and technical skills are desired
Bilingual proficiency in Tagalog, Spanish, Chinese, or Russian is desired
CNA or HHA certification is highly desirable but not required
Basic computer skills are advantageous but not mandated

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hours
Part-time, full-time, short shifts, weekends or live-in schedules
Services provided 7 days a week
Training provided for lifting and body mechanics