Home Care Aide at FirstLight Home Care
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How this pay compares
This posting states $19 an hour. Open home health aide jobs in California post a median of $20.50 an hour, the middle half $20–$23, across 128 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Home health aides 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 home health aide
Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) certificate from the California Department of Public Health, from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Healthcare Professional Certification and Training Section.
- Training: at least 120 hours, 20 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Be at least 16, pass a criminal record clearance and complete a CDPH-approved 120-hour HHA training program with an exam (22 CCR 74747 requires at least 20 hours of clinical experience); a current California CNA may instead complete a CDPH-approved 40-hour HHA program with an exam.
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- 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%
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About the job
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
Home Care Aide Needed ($19/Hr, Training Provided, Start Immediately, Must have REGISTERED PER ID that is not expired)
As you know if you’ve already worked as a caregiver, caregiving can be a demanding job that requires compassion, patience, and sometimes the willingness to work nights or weekends. However, it’s one of the most important jobs in society, and here at FirstLight Home Care of Alameda we treat our caregivers accordingly. We take care of our caregivers the way we want them to take care of our clients.
If you work with FirstLight Home Care of Alameda, we’ll make sure you have fair pay, all the training you need, a supervisor who will always have your back, and work with you on an ideal schedule.
JOB SUMMARY
The Home Care Aide (HCA) is responsible for personal care and assisting with activities of daily living with clients in their homes. All employees must be committed to the concepts, philosophy, and mission of FirstLight and possess the desire to assist individuals to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence.
FLSA STATUS :
Non-Exempt
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.
- Provide general attention to the non-medical needs of the client(s) following an established Service Plan/Care Plan. This may include personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, oral care, hair, and/or skincare.
- Remain in client vicinity at all times during shift and report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency
- Provide general companion care services, and homemaker services.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and educational experience required.
- EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, & REGISTRATION
- Registered as a HCA in CA
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and maintain adequate auto insurance, if applicable
From FirstLight Home Care's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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FirstLight Home Care hires caregivers, nursing assistants and nurses in 17 states.
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