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Description: Home Care Aide (HCA) / Personal Care Attendant
Make a Difference Every Day with Amada Senior Care
Are you looking for a caregiving position where you can make a meaningful difference while having flexibility, great benefits, strong training, and a team that supports you?
Amada Senior Care – Orange County is hiring compassionate, dependable Home Care Aides (HCAs) / Personal Care Attendants to provide one-on-one care to seniors in their homes throughout Orange County.
At Amada, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional caregivers. Our goal is to give you the training, resources, scheduling support, and opportunities you need to succeed while doing meaningful work for seniors and their families.
Whether you are an experienced caregiver or looking to continue building your caregiving career, we want you to feel prepared, supported, and appreciated as a member of our team.
What We Offer
Great caregivers deserve great support.
Amada offers:
99% employer-paid health insurance on select medical plans for eligible employees
Multiple quality medical plan options
Full-time and part-time opportunities
Competitive hourly pay
Flexible scheduling based on your stated availability and client needs
Opportunities for consistent weekly schedules
Daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
A variety of shift lengths based on client needs
Opportunities to pick up additional hours
Paid sick leave in accordance with California law
Overtime pay when applicable
Paid required training
Comprehensive hands-on caregiver training program
Ongoing caregiver education and professional development
One-on-one client care
Dedicated support from our Scheduling, Care, Recruiting, and HR teams
Employee recognition and appreciation
Opportunities for professional growth with Amada Senior Care
Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms. Health benefit eligibility includes applicable plan requirements, including the applicable 30-hour-per-week threshold.
Flexible Scheduling That Works With Your Availability
One of the benefits of working in home care is the ability to provide us with the days and times you are regularly available to work .
During the hiring process, you tell us your ongoing availability, including the days, hours, and areas of Orange County you are available to work. Our Scheduling Team then works to match you with available client assignments that fit within that availability.
We have a variety of client schedules, including:
Morning and daytime shifts
Afternoon and evening shifts
Overnight care
Weekend opportunities
Shorter and longer shifts
Ongoing recurring client schedules
Additional shifts for caregivers looking for more hours
Consistency is important. Because our clients and families depend on reliable care, caregivers are expected to provide realistic availability and maintain the regular availability they provide to Amada.
Specific shifts and hours depend on client needs and are not guaranteed, but our Scheduling Team works closely with caregivers to identify assignments that align with their stated availability, qualifications, and service area.
Training & Support to Help You Succeed
We don't want you walking into a client's home feeling unprepared.
Amada provides a strong onboarding and caregiver training program designed to help you feel confident in the care you provide.
Training and development may include:
New-hire orientation
Hands-on caregiver skills training
Personal care and activities of daily living
Safe mobility and transfer techniques
Fall prevention and client safety
Infection prevention
Emergency procedures
Dementia and senior-care education
Client dignity, privacy, and professional boundaries
Care-plan expectations
Documentation and timekeeping
Company technology and applications
Ongoing required caregiver education
What You'll Do
As an Amada caregiver, you will provide one-on-one, non-medical care and support based on each client's individualized care plan.
Every client is different, which means your responsibilities may vary from one assignment to another.
Your duties may include:
Assisting with bathing, showering, grooming, and personal hygiene
Assisting with dressing and undressing
Providing toileting and incontinence assistance
Assisting with walking and mobility
Providing transfer assistance using appropriate techniques and approved equipment
Assisting clients in and out of beds, chairs, and wheelchairs
Turning and repositioning clients
Providing fall-prevention and safety supervision
Preparing meals and snacks
Assisting with eating and hydration when appropriate
Providing medication reminders within the permitted scope of the position
Providing companionship and meaningful conversation
Engaging clients in activities, hobbies, and established routines
Accompanying clients on walks or approved outings
Completing client-related laundry and changing bed linens
Performing light housekeeping related to the client's care
Maintaining a clean and safe client environment
Encouraging independence whenever safely possible
Observing and reporting changes in a client's condition
Following individualized care plans and safety instructions
Accurately documenting care and services provided
Using company-approved technology for scheduling, timekeeping, and documentation
Communicating professionally with clients, families, and the Amada Care Team
Why Amada?
Caregiving is incredibly personal work. You may be helping someone start their morning, preparing their favorite meal, keeping them company, helping them safely move around their home, or simply being the dependable person they look forward to seeing each week.
Our mission is to enrich the lives of our clients, their families, our staff, and the senior community we serve.
We are looking for caregivers who share that commitment and want to be part of a team that values compassion, reliability, professionalism, urgency, growth, and gratitude.
If you are passionate about helping seniors remain safe, comfortable, respected, and independent in their own homes , we would love to meet you.
Apply today and make a difference with Amada Senior Care – Orange County.
Requirements: Requirements
Applicants must be able to meet the requirements applicable to their position and assigned clients, including:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must successfully complete applicable background check and fingerprinting requirements
Must obtain and maintain an active California Home Care Aide (HCA) registration , when required
Must meet applicable tuberculosis (TB) clearance requirements
Must successfully complete Amada's required orientation and caregiver training program
Must complete required ongoing caregiver training and education
Must be able to understand and follow client care plans, safety instructions, and emergency procedures
Must be comfortable providing hands-on personal care , including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinence care, mobility assistance, and transfers as required by the client's care plan
Must be able to communicate professionally with clients, families, supervisors, and members of the Amada Care Team
Must be able to use a smartphone and company-approved applications for scheduling, timekeeping, communication, and documentation
Must be dependable, punctual, and able to reliably report to accepted client assignments
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
Transportation Requirements
Because care is provided in clients' private homes throughout Orange County, caregivers must be able to reliably travel to their assigned client locations.
For assignments requiring driving or transportation, requirements may include:
Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation
Current automobile insurance meeting applicable requirements
Acceptable driving record
Physical Requirements
Depending on the client assignment, caregivers may be required, with or without reasonable accommodation , to:
Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds
Assist clients with walking and mobility
Assist with transfers using appropriate techniques and approved equipment
Support clients who may be partial weight-bearing
Stand and walk for extended periods
Bend, kneel, squat, twist, and reach
Assist clients in and out of beds, chairs, wheelchairs, showers, bathtubs, and vehicles
Turn and reposition clients
Perform repetitive movements associated with personal care
Maintain sufficient physical stamina to safely perform assigned duties
Caregivers must follow all established safety procedures, training, and client-specific care plans. Any task or transfer that cannot be completed safely should be promptly reported to the Amada Care Team.
Scheduling & Availability
You tell us when you are available, and we work to match you with clients who need care during those times.
During the hiring and onboarding process, you will provide your regular ongoing availability , including:
The days of the week you are available
The hours you are available each day
Whether you are available for daytime, evening, overnight, and/or weekend shifts
The areas of Orange County you are available to work
The approximate number of hours you are interested in working each week
Our Scheduling Team uses your stated availability to identify and offer client assignments that align with your availability, qualifications, location, and client needs.
Maintaining Your Availability
Consistency in your stated availability is an important requirement of this position.
Caregivers are expected to:
Provide accurate and realistic availability when hired
Maintain the regular availability provided at the time of hire
Be available for appropriate client assignments offered within their stated availability
Communicate promptly with the Scheduling Team regarding available assignments
Follow company procedures when requesting a change to regular availability
Provide appropriate advance notice when requesting an ongoing availability change
Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for accepted assignments
Arrive on time and remain for the full scheduled shift
Our clients and families depend on consistent care, and caregiver schedules are developed around the availability provided to Amada. Applicants should only provide days and times that they can realistically and consistently maintain.
Significant changes or reductions in availability may affect the client assignments and hours that are available to the caregiver.
Because home care schedules are based on individual client needs, providing availability does not guarantee a specific number of hours, schedule, shift, or client assignment. Available assignments may change as client needs change.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required for every assignment, we value candidates with:
Previous professional caregiving experience
Experience working with seniors
CNA, HHA, or other relevant caregiving or healthcare experience
Dementia or memory-care experience
Experience assisting with activities of daily living
Experience with mobility assistance and safe transfer techniques
Weekend, evening, or overnight availability
Flexible availability and interest in additional hours
Strong communication and documentation skills
Most importantly, we are looking for caregivers who are compassionate, dependable, professional, safety-focused, and committed to treating every client with dignity and respect.
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