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Description: Caregiver / Home Care Aide (HCA) – Flexible Scheduling + Great Benefits
Amada Senior Care – Orange County is hiring compassionate, dependable, and professional Caregivers / Home Care Aides (HCAs) to provide one-on-one, non-medical care to seniors in their homes throughout Orange County.
At Amada, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional caregivers. We want our caregivers to feel supported, prepared, appreciated, and confident in the care they provide.
We offer flexible scheduling, excellent benefits for eligible employees, a comprehensive training program, opportunities for consistent hours, and a dedicated team to support you throughout your employment.
If you are passionate about helping seniors remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes, we would love to meet you!
What We Offer
99% employer-paid health insurance on select medical plans for eligible employees
Great medical plan options for eligible employees
Competitive hourly pay
Full-time and part-time opportunities
Flexible scheduling based on your availability and client needs
Opportunities for consistent weekly schedules
Daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
A variety of shift lengths
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.
How Scheduling Works
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 and hours you are available to work.
You will also select a primary service area — South Orange County or North/Coastal Orange County — where you can reliably and consistently accept client assignments.
Our Scheduling Team works to match caregivers with available client assignments based on:
Your stated availability
Your selected Orange County service area
Client scheduling needs
Your experience and qualifications
The level of care required by the client
We offer a variety of schedules, including morning, daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend opportunities.
Because our clients and their families depend on consistent care, caregivers are expected to provide realistic availability and maintain the regular availability provided at the time of hire .
Home care schedules are based on individual client needs, and specific hours, shifts, or client assignments are not guaranteed. However, caregivers with broader availability may have access to more available assignments.
What You'll Do
As an Amada caregiver, you will provide compassionate, one-on-one support based on each client's individualized care plan.
This is a hands-on caregiving position , and responsibilities may include:
Assisting with bathing, showering, grooming, and personal hygiene
Assisting with dressing and undressing
Providing toileting and incontinence care
Assisting with walking and mobility
Providing safe transfer assistance according to the client's care plan and your training
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
Changing bed linens
Performing light housekeeping related to the client's care
Maintaining a clean and safe client environment
Encouraging client independence whenever safely possible
Observing and reporting changes in a client's condition, behavior, or mobility
Promptly reporting falls, incidents, injuries, or safety concerns
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, supervisors, and the Amada Care Team
Caregivers are expected to perform services within the permitted scope of their position, training, client care plan, and company policy.
Training & Support
We want our caregivers to feel prepared before walking into a client's home.
Amada provides a comprehensive onboarding and caregiver training program that 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
Once you begin working, you are not on your own. Our Scheduling, Care, Recruiting, and HR teams are available to provide ongoing support.
Join the Amada Team
Caregiving is meaningful work. You may be helping a senior start their morning, preparing a favorite meal, providing companionship, 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.
If you are compassionate, dependable, professional, and passionate about helping seniors remain safe, comfortable, respected, and independent in their own homes , we want to hear from you.
Apply today and make a difference with Amada Senior Care – Orange County!
Amada Senior Care is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination or harassment based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Requirements: Requirements
Applicants must be able to meet the requirements applicable to the 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 comfortable providing hands-on personal care , including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinence care, mobility assistance, and transfers based on the client's care plan
Must be able to understand and follow client care plans, safety instructions, and emergency procedures
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 provide accurate and consistent ongoing availability
Must be able to maintain the regular availability provided at the time of hire
Must be able to commit to accepting shifts within either South Orange County or North/Coastal Orange County , based on the service area selected during the hiring process
Must be able to reliably travel throughout the selected service area to assigned client homes
Must follow company procedures when requesting changes to regular availability
Must maintain reliable and consistent attendance for accepted client assignments
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
Transportation Requirements
Because caregivers provide services in clients' private homes throughout Orange County, applicants must be able to reliably travel to their assigned client locations.
For assignments requiring driving or client transportation, requirements may include:
Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation
Current automobile insurance meeting applicable requirements
Acceptable driving record
Physical Requirements
Depending on the individual 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 their training, established safety procedures, and each client's individualized care plan. Any task or transfer that cannot be completed safely should be promptly reported to the Amada Care Team.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous professional caregiving experience (2 years+)
Experience working with seniors
CNA, HHA, MA, MT, BHT 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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Worksite address
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Who can apply
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