Caregiver – Piedmont, CA
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Wellthy Care Network
US
Summary
The caregiver will provide hands-on mobility and personal care for an adult with terminal cancer while also assisting with childcare, pet care, and light household maintenance. Responsibilities include physical transfers, medical appointment transportation, and daily meal preparation.
Job Description
Caregiver – Piedmont, CA
A welcoming family in Piedmont, CA 94610, is seeking a compassionate, physically capable caregiver to support a 47-year-old living with terminal cancer who requires hands-on assistance with mobility and personal care. The ideal candidate will be a reliable, supportive presence in a household that includes two school-aged children and two friendly rescue dogs.
Schedule:
- Preferred: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (28 hours/week)
- Alternative Full-Time Option: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM/8:00 AM – 4:00 PM/5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
- Target Start Date: September 7, 2026
Family Specifications:
- Active household with two children (ages 10 and 13) and two friendly rescue dogs (25 lbs and 60 lbs).
- Seeking a caregiver who is dependable, empathetic, and comfortable in a household with children and pets.
Responsibilities:
- Provide physical transfers and mobility support, including navigating stairs and bed transfers.
- Assist with personal hygiene, bathroom routines, and standing support during catheterization and ostomy bag changes.
- Prepare daily meals, including cooking lunch.
- Drive client to medical appointments (some up to an hour away).
- Provide afternoon school pickups and transportation to after-school activities for the children.
- Walk the two dogs during the day.
- Perform light household maintenance, such as laundry and vacuuming.
Requirements:
- Direct experience with adult mobility assistance and safe physical transfer techniques.
- Comfort and familiarity assisting with catheterization and ostomy bag maintenance.
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle (or comfort driving a client vehicle).
- Comfort working around children and pets.
Compensation:
- $37-$39/hour for 28 hours/week or $26 - $28/hour for 40 hours/week
- Standard IRS mileage reimbursement for driving for appointments, school runs, and local errands in personal vehicle
All candidates will be subject to a background check. This position requires proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. The family is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief introduction highlighting your relevant experience with adult personal care and mobility support.
Important Information
Wellthy is not an agency. This is a private, family-hired position. We provide Care Coordination services to families nationwide, which may include connecting families with potential caregivers. All caregivers are hired directly by the family and are not employed by Wellthy. We take privacy very seriously. For questions on our Applicant Privacy Policy or to review, please visit our careers page. (Job #128360).
Wellthy helps families balance work and caregiving responsibilities through a combination of precision technology and human expertise – a care concierge to help families navigate any care situation or challenge. By alleviating caregiving demands for caregivers through a digital dashboard and real-time advice from care experts, Wellthy makes it easier for caregivers to take care of their own health, reduce stress, save money, and stay engaged in their work and their lives while taking care of their loved ones. Nearly 2 million people have direct access to Wellthy’s services through some of the largest and best-known health plans and employers across the country.
And we're hiring! Visit https://resources.wellthy.com/careers/ to see all of our open opportunities, or send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
At Wellthy, we passionately care about our hiring processes and supporting candidates for roles. When we are hiring for new roles at Wellthy, you will a) only hear from official recruiters at Wellthy with a "@wellthy.com" email address, and b) see roles posted on our website's Careers page – https://resources.wellthy.com/careers/ – and our official social media accounts.
If you find a role at Wellthy listed on or from any other source, double-check to make sure it's a role listed on our Careers page or on Wellthy’s social channels.
Our team at Wellthy takes hiring seriously, and we care deeply about every candidate’s experience. Don’t ever hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any questions about roles at Wellthy.
Founded
2014
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New York, NY
Wellthy helps families balance work and caregiving responsibilities through a combination of precision technology and human expertise – a care concierge to help families navigate any care situation or challenge. By alleviating caregiving demands for caregivers through a digital dashboard and real-time advice from care experts, Wellthy makes it easier for caregivers to take care of their own health, reduce stress, save money, and stay engaged in their work and their lives while taking care of their loved ones. Nearly 2 million people have direct access to Wellthy’s services through some of the largest and best-known health plans and employers across the country.
And we're hiring! Visit https://resources.wellthy.com/careers/ to see all of our open opportunities, or send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
At Wellthy, we passionately care about our hiring processes and supporting candidates for roles. When we are hiring for new roles at Wellthy, you will a) only hear from official recruiters at Wellthy with a "@wellthy.com" email address, and b) see roles posted on our website's Careers page – https://resources.wellthy.com/careers/ – and our official social media accounts.
If you find a role at Wellthy listed on or from any other source, double-check to make sure it's a role listed on our Careers page or on Wellthy’s social channels.
Our team at Wellthy takes hiring seriously, and we care deeply about every candidate’s experience. Don’t ever hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any questions about roles at Wellthy.
Founded
2014
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New York, NY
