Careers

CAREGiver

South Orange County


The passion to care is already in some people; they just have to give it a purpose. At Home Instead, caring is our passion. And it starts with our Care Professionals!

We help build your future.

You’ll be working with the company who first introduced senior home care to the world. We pride ourselves on providing best in class service, training, education, and opportunities for career advancement.

We’re a family.

And trust me when I say, you will feel nothing but love and support from the moment you walk through our doors. Our mission is to pair you with a client that will feel and hopefully become family. With a local office that all of our Care Professional’s consider to be a second home, and a team that you can lean on for support, share stories with, and seek advice from, you will never feel alone. We trust each other and we look out for each other.

We’ve got you covered.

Not only will this be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have but we also offer a competitive pay, benefits, and a schedule that fits your lifestyle.

Professional experience NOT required.


Job Requirements:

  • Candidate must be at least 18 years old to apply;
  • Candidate must be authorized to work in the US;
  • Candidate must be able to speak English fluently.


Job Qualifications:

  • Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect.
  • Ability to work with clients receiving hospice care or at end of life.
  • Be a good and patient listener in a friendly and polite manner.
  • Complete background check, DMV check, and drug screen.
  • Possess a valid driver's license, social security, and valid auto insurance.


Duties and responsibilities:

  • Personal care: bathing, grooming, getting in and out of bed, sitting and rising
  • Companionship: walking, gardening, crafting, playing cards, etc
  • Transport: doctor's appointment, fitness classes, volunteer meeting, etc.
  • Househelp: meal planning, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, cooking
  • Special care: Alzheimer's and dementia, hospice support, chronic illness


Benefits of being a Professional Caregiver:

  • Competitive salary with higher rates based on performance, training, and commitment
  • Technology fee reimbursement, paid per hour for every hour worked
  • Off clock/De Minimis reimbursement, paid per hour for every hour worked
  • Overtime pay, per the State of California
  • Bonus Program, up to $2.00 per hour
  • Sign on bonus of $360 after 90 days of service and 360 hours worked
  • New CAREGiver Application Fee Bonus of $100 after 90 days of service and 360 hours worked
  • Paid Sick Time, Per State of California, after 90 days of employment
  • Paid Vacation, Eligible to accrue after 1 year of service
  • Mileage Reimbursement at current IRS rate ($0.655 per mile in 2023)
  • TapCheck benefit, allows you to have immediate access to your paycheck prior to pay day
  • 401K matching contribution up to 5%
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental, and Chiropractic)
  • AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
  • Mutual of Omaha Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
  • Paid continuing education for Home Instead Classes
  • Corporate discounts



The Professional Caregiver will complete a criminal background check, DMV check and drug screen, and has a valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance.

Apply today and start sharing your heart!

This franchise (South Orange County office) serves: Aliso Viejo, Capistrano Beach, Capo Beach, Coto de Caza, Dana Point, Foothill Ranch, Irvine, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Newport Coast, Rancho Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Trabuco Canyon.

Each Home Instead franchise is independently owned and operated.

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