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Caregiver Home Care Aid MUST be HCA registered

Home Helpers Home Care$19–$21/hrSan Diego, CAFull timePosted 1mo agoStill open, checked every night
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How this pay compares

This posting states $19–$21 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in California post a median of $20.50 an hour, the middle half $19–$22, across 1,373 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 jobs and requirements in California

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%

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About the job

Benefits

  • Retirement plan
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid orientation and training
  • Referral program
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development

Home Helpers Home Care offices are highly rated when it comes to employee satisfaction – an honor that means a lot to us. We take our commitment to families seriously, and we’re proud of our talented team and the work we do. Serving families in their homes is a special calling – and at Home Helpers, we continually attract talented, committed individuals.

We are growing our team and looking for compassionate caregivers to provide companion care and daily living assistance to the elderly, and those requiring recuperative or continuing care. Join our team today and make a difference in the lives of others!

We pride ourselves on offering a rewarding work environment with various benefits including:

  • Competitive compensation
  • One on one client care
  • Performance incentives
  • Flexible shifts (full time and part time)
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Career growth and learning opportunities

Responsibilities (will vary by client)

  • Light housekeeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Transportation
  • Companionship
  • Personal care (bathing, toileting)
  • Follow a plan of care
  • Communicate professionally with families and your team
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in home care preferred but not required
  • Knowledge of first aid and CPR is highly desirable but not required
  • Experience working with individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s care is a plus
  • Willingness to complete all employment requirements
  • Valid California Driver’s License and auto insurance
  • Access to a smartphone and email for scheduling and documentation
  • Strong commitment to client confidentiality and ethical care practices

From Home Helpers Home Care's job posting, checked 14 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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