What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver, Live In position at Serenity Care Homes?
Serenity Care Homes
Tracy, CA
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday (Sun Mon Off)
Pay: $3500/mth salary
Status: Live-In Position
Weekend Schedule: Weekends off or optional to work
If caring for others comes naturally to you, this is an excellent opportunity to build a meaningful and stable career in senior care. As a Live-In Caregiver at Serenity Care Homes, you will play a vital role in supporting elderly residents in a safe, respectful, and home-like environment.
Serenity Care Homes has proudly served local families in Tracy for over 4 years, providing both short-term and long-term residential care. We are a small, family-oriented RCFE focused on dignity, consistency, and quality of care. If you are compassionate, dependable, and committed to making a difference, you will thrive here.
Compensation & Benefits
- $3500/mth salary
- Live-in housing provided
- Cost of living covered, including:
- Housing
- Utilities
- Groceries
- Paid 40-hour Initial Training (Title 22 compliant)
- CPR/BLS certification required (paid or reimbursed if applicable)
- 401(k) plan
- Consistent staffing ratios:
- Never exceeding 6 residents
- Adequate caregiver coverage per shift
- Supportive management and stable schedules
Job Responsibilities
As a Live-In Caregiver, your primary responsibilities include:
- Providing compassionate personal care to elderly residents in an RCFE setting
- Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including:
- Bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Meal preparation and feeding assistance
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Assisting with ambulation, transfers, and fall-prevention support
- Providing medication reminders and documenting care provided
- Monitoring resident conditions and reporting changes or concerns to the administrator
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized living environment
- Offering companionship and engaging residents in daily activities
- Supporting residents’ dignity, comfort, and emotional well-being
Qualifications & Requirements
- CPR/BLS Certification (required)
- 40-Hour Initial RCFE Training (paid)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous caregiving or senior care experience preferred
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient demeanor
- Reliable, responsible, and comfortable with a live-in role
Licensing (Preferred, Not Required)
Qualifications cont.:
- Strong caregiving and elder care skills, with a demonstrated commitment to compassionate, person-centered support.
- Experience in home care and personal care, including assistance with activities of daily living and maintaining a safe home environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including clear communication, patience, empathy, and the ability to build trust with clients and families.
- Ability to follow care plans, document observations, and report changes in condition to supervisors or clinical staff.
- Prior experience as a live-in caregiver or in a similar residential care setting preferred.
- Basic knowledge of infection control, safety practices, and emergency response procedures.
- Ability to work flexible hours in a live-in arrangement, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; relevant caregiver, CNA, or home health aide training or certification is a plus (if required by local regulations).
- Ability to safely assist with transfers and mobility; must meet physical requirements of the role.
- Background checks and any required health screenings must be successfully completed in accordance with Sutter Health policies and applicable laws.
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) – preferred but not required
If you are looking for a stable, respectful, and supportive caregiving environment where your work truly matters, we encourage you to apply and join our team at Serenity Care Homes
We are looking for individuals who are not only skilled but also possess a genuine passion for caregiving. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position
NOTE: We are primarily interested in live-in caregivers (caregiver lives with residents in-home, rent free, paid groceries and utility, etc..). Please only apply if you are interested in a live-in position and have the flexibility to abide by this schedule. Thank you
Salary : $3,500