Caregiver Cafe: Get Paid to Help Seniors
Looking for Rewarding Work in Santa Cruz County?
Join a one-stop enrollment event to become a paid In-Home Support Service (IHSS) Companion through the County of Santa Cruz County Human Services Department.
Get straight to what matters most and complete all the enrollment requirements in one easy afternoon at the MAH.
What is the IHSS?
The In-Home Supportive Services Program enables elderly and disabled Santa Cruz residents to remain safely in their homes when they are not able to fully care for themselves or handle routine household tasks.
Supported by the California Department of Social Services the IHSS provides in-home assistance to eligible aged, blind and disabled individuals as an alternative to out-of-home care.
Over 506,000 IHSS providers currently serve over 593,000 recipients.
The Job
As an IHSS Companion, your assigned tasks are all agreed upon between you and the client before you begin. While enjoying conversations and companionship in the home of your client, the services you provide could include...
- helping with household tasks (light cleaning, cooking, or grocery shopping)
- accompanying them to medical appointments
- personal care (bathing, grooming, and paramedical services)
What to Expect at the Event
- Free background checks (required for the job)
- Completing all the enrollment requirements at one location in one day (11:30-2pm)
- Meet and greet with seniors to find someone you want to work with (2-4pm)
What You Must Bring
- Government issued ID
- Physical Social Security Card (not just the number)
Request a replacement Social Security Card online via this link. Or in person here.
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This event is related to the current exhibition We're Still Here: Stories of Seniors and Social Isolation.
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Become an IHSS Companion
Make a friend, make a difference, and make an impact on senior isolation.