Caregiver

Griswold Home Care for Santa Rosa is calling all compassionate individuals to apply to join our amazing team as a Caregiver

COMPENSATION
Hourly Pay: $18.00 - $22.00, based on experience.

ABOUT GRISWOLD HOME CARE

At Griswold Home Care, our mission is to empower individuals to live with dignity, independence, and comfort in their own homes. We provide compassionate, non-medical home care services tailored to each client’s unique needs—supporting daily living, enhancing safety, and fostering meaningful connections. Our caregivers are dedicated to delivering respectful, reliable, and personalized care that honors the values and preferences of every individual we serve. By joining our team, you become part of a company that upholds respect, integrity, and personalized care as core values. Whether you’re an experienced caregiver or new to the field, we invest in your success through comprehensive training and resources.

Griswold Home Care was founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, making us the oldest non-medical home care franchise organization in the country. As a pioneer in our industry, we support families by referring professional caregivers for personal care, homemaking, and companionship services. Our company was built on the timeless values of compassion and care—and these ideals are always at the heart of all that we do. We are proud that the services we provide help our clients remain in the homes they love.

JOB Responsibilities

As a caregiver at Griswold Home Care for Santa Rosa, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our clients. Key responsibilities include:

• Personal care: Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Meal preparation: Prepare and serve nutritious meals based on dietary restrictions or preferences.
• Mobility assistance: Help clients move safely within their homes or between locations, including transferring from beds, wheelchairs, or vehicles.
• Household tasks: Perform light housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing.
• Companionship: Provide emotional support and engage clients in meaningful activities, such as conversation, hobbies, or light exercise.
• Monitoring: Observe and report changes in clients’ physical or mental health to family members and supervisors promptly.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of care provided and daily activities as per organizational standards.
• Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of standing, leaning, walking, bending, and lifting, and may involve lifting up to 100 pounds at times.

Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

Must-have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with clients and their families.
• Punctual and dependable with a positive attitude
• Physical stamina to assist clients with mobility and other physical tasks.
• Basic understanding of healthcare practices, including hygiene and infection control protocols.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (for roles requiring travel).

Nice-to-have:

• 2+ years of home care experience would be a plus; caring for a loved one counts 
• CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Previous experience in caregiving, healthcare, or a related field.
• Familiarity with medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, or lifts.
• Multilingual abilities to support diverse client populations.
• Completion of specialized training programs in dementia care, palliative care, or other relevant fields.

Benefits

At Griswold Home Care for Santa Rosa, we value our caregivers and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Wage working for an established company that appreciates our staff and offers advancement opportunities.
• Weekly paydays
• Professional development opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Paid Sick Time, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
• Scholarships via Jean Griswold Foundation for education https://www.jeangriswoldfoundation.org
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between client locations (if applicable).

Griswold Home Care is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.