CNAs / Caregivers
- CNA certification
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $19–$22 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in California post a median of $20.50 an hour, the middle half $19–$22, across 1,257 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in California earn a median of $16.50 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What California requires of a caregiver
Registered Home Care Aide (Home Care Aide Registry), from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Home Care Services Branch.
- Training: at least 5 hours.
- An aide of a licensed Home Care Organization must be registered on the Home Care Aide Registry (Live Scan criminal background check through CDSS, free of active tuberculosis) and complete at least 5 hours of entry-level training (2 hours orientation, 3 hours safety) before being with a client.
Caregiver and home health aide jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 28.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 85.5%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.58x · Clicks 27
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Caregiver and home health aide jobs
About the job
Benefits
- Training & development
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
About the Role
BrightStar Care of N. Central San Diego is looking for compassionate and dedicated CNAs and Caregivers to join our growing team in San Diego, CA. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of clients and families who need you most - every single day.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care assistance including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene support
- Assist clients with mobility, transfers, and ambulation to ensure safety and comfort
- Monitor and document client health status, reporting changes to supervising nurses
- Administer medication reminders and assist with prescribed care plans
- Offer companionship and emotional support to clients and their families
- Perform light housekeeping, meal preparation, and errand assistance
- Deliver in-home care services in accordance with BrightStar Care's high standards of quality
Requirements
- Current CNA certification or prior caregiving experience
- Valid California CNA license (for CNA applicants)
- HCA or willingness to obtain
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
- Tuberculosis test of willingness to obtain
- Physical exam or willingness to obtain
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
- Compassionate, patient, and dependable with a client-first attitude
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
About Us
BrightStar Care of N. Central San Diego is a trusted provider of in-home care and medical staffing services, committed to delivering a higher standard of care to clients throughout the San Diego community. Our clients love us for our reliability, professionalism, and genuine compassion - and our caregivers love working here because we treat them like family. Join a team that truly values your skills and supports your growth in the healthcare field.
From BrightStar Care Franchise Network's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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