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Caregiver ContactAdam Shaening-Pokrasso2025-06-29T19:04:33+00:00

Caregiving as it Should Be:

Respected, Supported, Valued

Join our team of employee caregivers and experience the difference of working with an organization that truly values your essential work.

Caregiving as it Should Be:

Respected, Supported, Valued

Join our team of employee caregivers and experience the difference of working with an organization that truly values your essential work.

Caregiving as it Should Be:

Respected, Supported, Valued

Join our team of employee caregivers and experience the difference of working with an organization that truly values your essential work.

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’re excited to learn more about you. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, if you bring compassion and care, you belong here. Fill out the form, and a team member will be in touch soon to discuss next steps.

What Makes Biscochito Different?

A Nonprofit with Real Connection – We’re not an agency. We’re a mission-driven, relationship-based, caregiver-centered organization focused on compassion over profit.
You’re an Employee – Biscochito caregivers are employees, not contractors—supported with benefits, paid training, and a valued voice in how care is delivered.
Loving-Kindness at the Center – We honor your compassion as a meaningful contribution to the lives of seniors and our community.
A Voice That Matters – Our non-hierarchical model means your insight helps shape decisions, services, and systems.
Mission-Driven Culture – You’re part of a community that truly values caregivers.

Application Process

How to Join Our Team:

Apply Online – Quick and mobile-friendly
Phone Conversation – Let’s learn about each other
Background Check – Simple and secure
Meet the Team – Visit us and explore your role
Onboarding & Training – Get ready to care in a whole new way

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Caregiver Application

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Your Name (on your Driver's License)(Required)

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Personal Information

Home/Physical Address(Required)

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Mailing Address(Required)

Mailing Address is same as Home/Physical Address

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PLEASE READ THESE REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires you to transport clients as needed. You must: 1. Have a valid driver's license 2. Own a reliable vehicle that is properly insured and registered 3. Be available to drive clients when required

DRIVING AGE REQUIREMENTS: Our Liability Insurance Policy does not provide coverage for drivers under 21 years of age. Candidates must be at least 21 years old to be considered for this position.

DRIVING RECORD REQUIREMENTS: Client and Caregiver safety is our top priority. Due to our Liability Insurance Policy restrictions, we cannot consider applicants with DUI convictions within the past 10 years. Candidates with DUI convictions older than 10 years are welcome to apply.

APPLICATION PROCESS: If you meet all these requirements, we encourage you to complete your application now. If you do not currently meet these criteria, please consider reapplying once you satisfy all requirements.

Please acknowledge that you meet all three Driving and Transportation Requirements listed above(Required)

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?(Required)

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Employment History

1. Please show the last 5 years of work experience, starting with your current job if you are employed now. Put NA if not applicable.
2. Complete this Section even if you are including a resume.
3. Please make sure all your References know that we will be contacting them.
4. Please make sure that the phone numbers you provide here are current before you submit this application.

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After a successful In-Person Interview, may we contact your current employer ?(Required)

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Please provide 2 additional professional or personal references. These references should not be the same as the ones you provided above. Also these references should not be related to you. Please make sure all your references know that we will contact them and that their phone numbers are current.

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Certifications, Licenses, Skills & Education

Please check all that apply to you.(Required)

Current CPR Certification (Required)

Current CNA License (Not Required)

Current CMA Certificate (Not Required)

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Your Caregiving Experience

How many years of PAID Care Giving experience do you have?(Required)

How many years of UNPAID Care Giving experience do you have? (Family members or similar)(Required)

You have experience with (select all that apply)(Required)

caregiving for a Private Client

caregiving at an Agency/Facility

caregiving for a Family member or Friend

No caregiving experience and am interested in the opportunity to become a Caregiver

You have experience (select all that apply)(Required)

working with a person who has Alzheimer's, Dementia, or any other chronic illness?

working with a person who needs assistance with activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, exercising, and toileting)?

working with a person who needs assistance being transferred?

working with a person who needs assistance with meal preparation and grocery shopping?

working with a person who needs accompaniment to medical visits and other errands?

performing light housekeeping duties (such as light cleaning, doing laundry, and washing dishes)?

What do you love about Care Giving? Please give a 2 or 3 sentence answer.(Required)

As a Caregiver with Biscochito, you will be expected to provide care at a person’s residence. What is your level of comfort in this work environment?(Required)

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As a Caregiver with Biscochito, you may be asked to work in a home that has pets. Are you allergic to or uncomfortable with working around dogs or cats?(Required)

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Are you COVID vaccinated? Biscochito does not require our Caregivers to be vaccinated for COVID, however Biscochito honors all Client requests for a vaccinated Caregiver.(Required)

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As a Caregiver with Biscochito, you may be asked to work in a home where there are individuals that smoke. Are you allergic to or uncomfortable with cigarette smoke?(Required)

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About You

Please pick THREE qualities that you believe to be your greatest STRENGTHS and tell us why below.(Required)

Select exactly 3 choices.

Gentle

Calm

Good Listener

Observation Skills

Passion, Dedication, and Commitment

Confidence (Creates Trust and Saftey)

Empathy

Creative Problem Solving

Patience

Open to Feedback

Supports Teamwork

Mindful

Collaborative (Loving to All Team Members)

Respectful

Ability to Advocate (for Yourself, other Caregivers, and the Clients)

Responsabile

Believes in Person-Centered Support (not bossy)

Responsive (to Biscochito Support Team and to the Clients)

Honest and Trustworthy

Curious

Write your THREE choices for your STRENGTHS from above and explain why you chose them:(Required)

Please pick TWO qualities that are your AREAS TO WORK ON from the list below.(Required)

Select exactly 2 choices.

Gentle

Calm

Good Listener

Observation Skills

Passion, Dedication, and Commitment

Confidence (Creates Trust and Saftey)

Empathy

Creative Problem Solving

Patience

Open to Feedback

Supports Teamwork

Mindful

Collaborative (Loving to All Team Members)

Respectful

Ability to Advocate (for Yourself, other Caregivers, and the Clients)

Responsabile

Believes in Person-Centered Support (not bossy)

Responsive (to Biscochito Support Team and to the Clients)

Honest and Trustworthy

Curious

Write your TWO choices for your AREAS TO WORK ON from above and explain why you chose them:(Required)

Job Interest

How many hours per week would you like to work?(Required)

Work Hours (Check any that apply)(Required)

"As Needed Caregiver Pool" (Part Time)

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How did you find out about Biscochito?(Required)

Did an Active Biscochito Caregiver refer you to us? Please let us know so we can reward them. (We pay referral bonuses to Biscochito Caregivers who refer other Caregivers to us.)(Required)

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How soon are you available to start working with Biscochito?(Required)

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Background Check & Driving History

Biscochito will conduct a STATE & FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECK and DRIVER'S HISTORY RECORD on all candidates selected for a position. While candidates with a criminal background will not be immediately excluded from consideration, Biscochito reserves the right to exclude from consideration individuals who have a conviction within the past seven years for certain crimes, occurrence of multiple crimes, or frequency of the same crime(s)(Required)

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Certification & Agreements

I certify that the information contained in this application is true and complete. I understand that false information may be grounds for not hiring me or for immediate termination of employment if I am hired. I authorize the verification of any and all information listed above.(Required)

I Agree

At Biscochito we believe that everyone, including Caregivers and recipients of care alike, can live deep, rich, and meaningful lives - at any point in their life's journey. We focus on skills that go far beyond bathing and transferring - things like human connection, healthy boundaries, and true advocacy. We believe in connecting closely with each other, the people we support, and our community to create custom recipes for “living sweetly” that make a positive impact every day. Our culture is one of warmth and belonging, where we value the unique experiences that each person brings to our team. We are passionate about the work we do and know that there is nothing more beautiful or more important than caring for one another and honoring the beauty in all of us. To execute this mission, we are each committed to:1. Continuing to grow and learn in all areas of our work.2. Being kind and respectful to each person we interact with.3. Remaining in integrity with our shared values each day.4. Maintaining open communication with one another in a curious, calm, and clear way.

I understand and agree that I will always operate with Biscochito's values.

I need support to understand more about Biscochito's values

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Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Pay: $17–22/hour (varies by region)
Health Insurance: Available for full-time employees
PTO & Holiday Pay
Paid Caregiver Training & Certification Support
Flexible Scheduling
Retirement Plans & Bonuses

A Day in the Life

Each shift is a chance to offer care with presence and warmth. You might:

Prepare a favorite breakfast
Offer a ride to a specialist appointment
Provide companionship and comfort
Share stories over tea
Support transitions at home or from the hospital

Our caregivers form real bonds that bring meaning to daily work.

Requirements & Qualifications

Required:

Valid driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Ability to pass a background check

Preferred:

CNA or HHA certification
Experience supporting older adults
Bilingual abilities

Qualities We Value:

Presence, compassion, reliability, joy

Training & Support

We help you grow, learn, and feel supported:

Orientation: Hands-on and heart-centered training
Continuing Education: Monthly training modules
Support Meetings: Regular caregiver circles for peer connection
Wellness Access: Mental health and grief support resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cities are you hiring in?

We’re hiring in Santa Fe, Boulder, and Houston.

Do I need experience?

We welcome both experienced caregivers and those new to the field. Training is provided.

What kind of shifts are available?

Full-time, part-time, and flexible options are available.

How fast can I start?

Most applicants begin within 1–2 weeks of applying.

How do you match caregivers with clients?

We take the time to understand each person so we can create thoughtful, well-matched connections.

Biscochito® provides older adults
and their families with custom recipes
for living sweetly.

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Santa Fe Location

Call Us: 505.470.7180

Houston Location

Call Us: 713.201.4932

Boulder Location

Call Us: 720.749.7869

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Biscochito® provides older adults
and their families with custom recipes
for living sweetly.

BC logo no bird b-R

Home
About Biscochito
Our Team
Services
Blog
Circle of Love
Join our Team
Get Care

Home
About Biscochito
Our Team
Services
Blog
Circle of Love
Join our Team
Get Care

Santa Fe Location

Call Us: 505.470.7180

Houston Location

Call Us: 713.201.4932

Boulder Location

Call Us: 720.749.7869

©2025 Biscochito®. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy