The qualifications to work in a senior care home depend on your specific role. To be a caregiver or personal companion, you may simply need a high school diploma or GED certificate and some basic skills, such as physical stamina and good listening and verbal communication. For positions with more clinical responsibilities, such as nurses or physicians, you need to have the requisite education and credentials. Nurses need an associate or bachelor’s degree. Doctors need a medical degree and license. Senior care administrators should have a bachelor’s degree in health care administration or a closely related field.