4 hour, 5 hour, 6 hour DAY shift CAREGIVER
- Days
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $23–$25 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 above 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/Perks
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation ($23-25/hour)
- Careers Advancement
- Options for Daily, Weekly, or Bi-weekly Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, PTO
We are seeking a caregiver to join our team for 4 hour, 5 hour, or 6 hour DAY SHIFTS. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of seniors and people with disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene needs, light housekeeping and errands, medication reminders, and other tasks that improve the client’s living environment and standards. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
- Assist with mobility, walking, and physical therapy exercises
- Prepare meals and snacks
- Light housekeeping activities
- Medication reminders
- Provide companionship
- Assist with errands and shopping
- Provide personal care duties
QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous 3+months experience as a caregiver
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, respectful, ethical
- Ability to pass background check
From Right at Home Peninsula's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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