Caregiver / Personal Care Assistant – $26/hr

Location: San Jose, CA 95125
Setting: Adult Day Healthcare / Senior Care Center
Job Type: Full-Time Contract — Approximately 13 Weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
Shift Availability: Eight-hour shifts scheduled between 6:30 AM and 6:30 PM

Make a difference in the lives of seniors! TEEMA is seeking a compassionate, dependable Caregiver / Personal Care Assistant to support older adults in a welcoming senior day center. Join a collaborative healthcare team helping participants maintain their dignity, independence, safety, and well-being.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, personal hygiene, and laundry.

• Measure and document vital signs as directed, and report changes in participants’ conditions.

• Assist with safe mobility, transfers, and boarding or exiting transportation vehicles.

• Serve as an escort during transportation and medical appointments when needed.

• Support meal preparation, meal service, and feeding assistance.

• Encourage participation in recreational and social activities.

• Keep care areas clean, organized, and stocked.

• Document care in electronic medical records while protecting participant confidentiality.

• Work with nursing, nutrition, engagement, and home care teams to meet participant needs.

What You’ll Need

• At least one year of experience providing personal care to frail, elderly, or medically vulnerable individuals.

• Experience assisting with activities of daily living and using electronic medical records.

• Knowledge of vital signs, patient safety, and meal service.

• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Reliable transportation to the assigned work location.

• Availability to work eight-hour weekday shifts within the stated scheduling window.

• Completion of required occupational health screenings and training.

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent OR California Department of Public Health CNA or HHA certification.

• Valid California Food Handler’s Certificate.

Preferred Experience

Experience in adult day healthcare, senior care centers, assisted living, home health, or a similar care setting. Experience with patient transfers, transportation assistance, and recreational activities is a plus.

If you would like to apply for this role email your resume!

mpalkin@teemagroup.com