Actively Hiring Behavioral Support Caregiver (12-Hour AM or Night Shifts)
- Certification preferred
- 12-hour shifts
- Nights
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About the job
Actively Hiring Behavioral Caregivers
Hourly Pay Rate: $20 - $23 per hour (Additional overtime pay for 12 hour shifts)
Shifts Available: 12 Hour AM or NOC shifts, Mon-Fri and Weekends
Location(s): San Diego Carmel Valley
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life? Cheer Home Care is actively seeking dedicated, highly skilled Behavioral Caregivers for 12-hour day and NOC shifts! Join our team and provide specialized, compassionate support to seniors and adults in your community.
As a Behavioral Caregiver / Home Care Aide at Cheer Home Care, you will deliver exceptional non-medical and behavioral support to clients in the comfort of their own homes. Your expertise is vital in promoting client safety, dignity, independence, and emotional well-being. We are looking for confident, experienced caregivers skilled in supporting individuals with diverse behavioral, emotional, and physical needs.
Key Responsibilities
Behavioral Care & Support: Implement customized care plans, apply de-escalation techniques, and provide structured behavioral support with patience and empathy.
Specialized & Personal Care: Assist clients with daily living activities (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and transferring.
Companionship & Positive Engagement: Build rapport, foster a calm environment, and engage clients through meaningful activities and social interactions.
Safety & Observation: Monitor client behavior and physical health, document changes, and communicate effectively with the care team and family members.
Daily Living Assistance : Provide medication reminders, assist with light housekeeping, prepare balanced meals, and safely transport clients to appointments or outings.
If you bring strong caregiving skills, specialized behavioral experience, and a heart for helping others, we would love to hear from you!
Requirements
- Prior experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), Behavioral Health Tech, or Caregiver working with complex behavioral needs or IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) preferred.
- A compassionate, calm demeanor paired with a strong commitment to high-quality care.
- A cellphone with internet access
- Strong communication, active listening, and conflict de-escalation skills.
- Preferred certifications, but not required: CNA, HHA, CPR, First Aid, AED
- Candidates with prior dementia care experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Willingness to undergo background checks and provide proof of vaccination as required.
Benefits
Cheer Offers
- Hourly Rate: $20 to $23, depending on experience, certifications, reference reviews, car access, and more.
- Weekly Payments
- Flexible Schedule: Full-time or part-time, based on your availability and travel preferences
- Holiday Pay: Time and a half
- Training and Ongoing Support
- Constant Support: Our office team is available 24/7 to treat you with dignity, respect, and provide assistance whenever needed. Our caregivers are never alone!
- Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision and 401(k) with 4% company match
- Management that Welcomes Feedback and New Ideas
Notice to Search Firms/Third-Party Recruitment Agencies: The Recruiting team manages the recruitment and employment process for Cheer Home Care Inc. or Cheer Health Care Inc. (“Cheer”). Cheer does not accept resumes from recruiters or search firms without an executed search agreement in place.
From Cheer Home Care's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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