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About the Role

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct, hands-on personal care and daily living support to clients in skilled nursing facilities, RCFE communities, and private homes. CNAs support Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) in alignment with an individualized service plan. CNAs are expected to deliver care with the highest standards of professionalism, adaptability, and respect, serving as trusted partners to clients, families, and facility staff.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care services aligned with the agency’s service plan.
Assist with ADLs and IADLs while encouraging client independence when appropriate.
Support personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, and toileting.
Assist with mobility, transfers, repositioning, ambulation, and skin care.
Provide feeding assistance and nutritional support as needed.
Offer emotional support and promote client comfort, dignity, and engagement.
Prepare meals and assist with grocery shopping as assigned (for home-based care).
Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, linen changes, and cleaning client areas (for home-based care).
Maintain professional conduct, appearance, and behavior in all care settings.
Maintain regular communication with the Nurse Staffing Specialist about scheduling, client needs, and care concerns.
Observe, document, and promptly report changes in a client’s physical or mental condition.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided.
Uphold client confidentiality and ethical standards (HICC).
Follow safety practices, including universal precautions and infection control protocols.
Coordinate care with supervisors, managers, or clinical staff as appropriate.
Attend required in-service training and maintain active CPR and other required certifications.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of at least 75 hours of caregiving training, including personal care services.
Active California CNA certification (meets Home Health Aide qualification requirements).
Valid American Heart Association CPR Certification.
Ability to uphold professional ethics, client dignity, and confidentiality.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written English.
Must pass a criminal background check, health screening, and medical clearance before employment.
Completion of Live Scan fingerprint background clearance is required before employment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and assist with client mobility; lift up to 50 pounds; and assist with transfers of clients up to 250 pounds using appropriate equipment or team assistance.
Ability to assist with mobility and transfers using equipment such as gait belts, slide boards, mechanical lifts, wheelchairs, and other transfer devices, in accordance with safety guidelines and the service plan.
Sufficient vision and hearing (with correction if needed) to safely perform client care.
Ability to safely perform personal care, basic housekeeping, and meal preparation tasks.
Candidates may be hired before obtaining CPR certification but must secure it within two weeks of hire.
Required licensure/certification/registration must be maintained throughout employment.

Skills

Personal care services
Assisting with ADLs and IADLs
Personal hygiene support
Mobility assistance
Feeding assistance
Nutritional support
Emotional support
Meal preparation
Light housekeeping
Professional conduct
Clear communication
Documentation
Client confidentiality
Ethical standards
Safety practices
Infection control
Coordination of care
CPR
Use of mobility equipment

Location

San Francisco Bay Area

Work Type

Part-Time
Per Diem

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

Competitive, market-informed compensation aligned to role, level, location, and experience

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and sick leave in accordance with applicable law
Maternity leave is supported through short-term disability and baby-bonding benefits
Paid training and structured, ongoing professional development
Opportunities to deepen skills across both in-home and facility-based care settings
Flexible scheduling across in-home and facility-based assignments
Same-day pay options for eligible shifts
Employee recognition programs
LifeMart employee discounts

About the Company

Care Indeed delivers high-quality in-home senior care throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Founded in 2010 by two care professionals, we have grown to over 700 employees dedicated to compassionate, reliable, and innovative care.
For over 15 years, Care Indeed has supported seniors and families with personalized in-home care, memory care, skilled nursing, and 24/7 services that promote independence, dignity, and quality of life.
We have served more than 5,000 clients, completed over 10,000 care shifts, and partnered with 100+ healthcare facilities across the region, demonstrating our community impact.
Our caregivers and clinical staff deliver exceptional care daily, supporting each other within a culture of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.
We’re proud to be recognized as One of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, A San Francisco Chronicle Top Workplace, and A Best of Home Care – Employer of Choice and Leader in Experience.

Equal Opportunity

Care Indeed is an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and value diversity in our workforce, just as the clients and families we serve are diverse.
Care Indeed provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with federal, state, and local law.
Applicants who require assistance or accommodation during the application or employment process may contact HumanResources@CareIndeed.com.