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Caregiver – Part-Time | Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, CA
$27/hour • Weekly Pay Option • Flexible Shifts • Paid Training • $500 Referral Bonus
Griswold Home Care of Palo Alto is hiring compassionate Caregivers to join our team! If you love making a real difference in seniors' lives and want a flexible schedule with a company that genuinely values you, we'd love to hear from you. No certification required --- we're happy to train the right person, and you could be interviewing within 48 hours.
SHIFTS AVAILABLE IN:
- Palo Alto - Multiple shifts
- Menlo Park - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00AM - 2:00 PM
- Atherton - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00AM - 2:00 PM
- Weekly pay with direct deposit.
WHY CAREGIVERS CHOOSE GRISWOLD
- Competitive pay of $25–$27/hour based on experience, with overtime available
- Weekly pay with direct deposit.
- Shift differentials for overnights and weekends, and holiday pay at time-and-a-half
- $500 referral bonus when you help us grow our caregiver team
- Flexible scheduling --- you tell us your availability, and we match you with clients close to home
- Consistent, reliable hours you can count on
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid sick time
- Mileage and cell phone reimbursement
- Free paid training and certifications (CPR, dementia, and Parkinson's care) — we invest in your growth and advancement
- 24/7 office support and a dedicated coordinator behind you on every shift.
- Caregiver recognition and appreciation programs --- we celebrate our team
- Quick, mobile-friendly application --- apply in minutes
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Caregiver, you'll help seniors live fully and independently in the homes they love. Shifts are flexible --- some clients need as little as 4 hours of care, others up to 24-hour support. Your day-to-day may include:
- Companionship and engaging, positive interaction
- Help with daily living --- bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene, always with dignity and respect
- Light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, and meal preparation
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Compassionate support for clients with dementia or cognitive impairments
- Clear, timely shift documentation and communication with our office team
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- A caring, patient, and dependable attitude --- you genuinely enjoy helping seniors
- Reliable transportation
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- 2 years of caregiving experience is a plus --- caring for a loved one counts! We're willing to train.
- Bilingual skills are a plus (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Tagalog)
- Ability to meet California Caregiver registration requirements (we can help you register)
ABOUT GRISWOLD HOME CARE
With over 200 locations across 31 states, Griswold is one of the country's most trusted home care companies. Founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, we've built our reputation on a deep sense of empathy for older and disabled adults. Our “Live Assured” promise gives clients and families peace of mind. Griswold was named to Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500 and recognized as a 2023, 2024, and 2025 Best of Home Care Endorsed National Provider.
Ready to start a rewarding career where you're truly valued? Apply today --- it only takes a few minutes!
Griswold Home Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. 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.
Salary : $25 - $27