Become a Caregiver
Do you have a heart for caring for others? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference every day?
Join the team at Sequoia Senior Solutions, proudly recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the North Bay for the 17th time.
We are actively hiring and training compassionate caregivers of all experience levels to serve clients throughout Sonoma County and the surrounding communities.
For more than 24 years, Sequoia Senior Solutions has been a trusted part of the community, building a reputation for exceptional client care while treating our employees with kindness, respect, and appreciation. We believe that by investing in our caregivers through training, support, and professional growth, we empower them to provide the highest quality care to every client we serve.
Thinking about becoming a caregiver, or ready to take the next step in your caregiving career?
Join the team at Sequoia Senior Solutions, proudly recognized as a 17-time winner of the North Bay Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the North Bay award.
We are actively hiring and training caregivers of all experience levels to serve clients throughout the North Bay. Whether you’re new to caregiving, returning to the profession, or have years of experience, we’d love to meet you.
We offer competitive pay ranging from $19.00 to $22.50 per hour, with Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) starting at $20.00 per hour. Caregivers have the opportunity to increase their earnings by completing online training courses and earning specialty certifications after orientation.
If you’re compassionate, dependable, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we’d love to talk with you about joining our team.
The Opportunity
First and foremost, a career in caregiving is incredibly rewarding on a personal level. Our caregivers are dedicated to their jobs and many develop deep bonds with their clients. They love the feeling of gratification they get from knowing they’ve spent the day helping others. Check out our testimonials to see just how much having a caregiver means to our clients and their families. If you are new to caregiving as a career, you may be wondering what you would be doing on a daily basis. From a broad perspective, you will be helping seniors age well in their homes and providing their families some much-needed relief and peace of mind, becoming a valuable member of their care team. More specifically, a professional caregiver can provide any or all of the following:
- Companionship
- Socialization and social activities
- Meal planning and preparation
- Incidental transportation and errand running
- Laundry & light housekeeping
- Medication reminders
- Personal care support (bathing and grooming)
- Incontinence care
Learn more about what it’s like to be a professional caregiver on our blog.
The Benefits
When it comes to company benefits, we strongly believe in investing in our employees’ training and development. Once hired, you’ll receive paid training and well as paid continuing education opportunities. And we not only encourage you to expand your skill set, but we also reward it! You’ll earn pay increases once you start work with the opportunity to increase your hourly pay by up to $2.50 within the first few months. Learn more about the specialties you can become trained in here.
Here are a few more benefits to working with us:
- Flexible schedules with part and full-time positions available – we work around your schedule!
- Geographic matching to help reduce commute times, and drive time pay for certain assignments outside of your area
- Opportunities for bonuses
- Paid vacation and sick time that starts accruing right away
- Chance to participate in our 401k plan
- Employee appreciation events
- Get paid to learn on the job
- Medical & workers’ comp insurance
- Advancement opportunities
What We're Looking For
We welcome caregivers with professional experience, but we are also willing to train those with less formal experience, like helping a friend or family member. Regardless of your experience level, here’s what we look for:
- A desire for helping others
- Patience, empathy, and compassion
- Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English
- A clean driving record
- Excellent references
- Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screening
- Must be willing to register as a home care aide
