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How this pay compares
This posting states $21–$26 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in California post a median of $20.50 an hour, the middle half $19–$22, across 1,347 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
It’s easy to go to work when you’re making someone’s day. Every day. As a Senior Helpers of San Francisco Caregiver, you make a lasting impact that betters the lives of our clients AND their families. Senior Helpers of San Francisco caregivers provide one-on-one personal care to help our clients remain safe and independent in their home. We fit your area of expertise to the seniors you’ll care for.
If you are a caring and compassionate individual who enjoys caring for and helping others, takes pride in making a difference in others’ lives, and is interested in professional growth within a company, our caregiver position is for you. Apply to be a Senior Helpers of San Francisco Caregiver today!
Examples of Responsibilities
- Create and maintain open communication with seniors, their families, and our staff
- Participate in your clients’ favorite hobbies (scrapbooking, gardening, games, etc.)
- Prep meals for your clients to enjoy
- Assist your clients with walking, dressing, and other daily activities of living
- Assist with non-medical care needs including normal aging challenges and hospital recovery
- Administrative functions such as documentation of completion of tasks and reporting changes in the client’s physical condition, mental capability, or behavior
Benefits for Caregivers
- Competitive pay ($21-26 per hour)
- LifeMart discount program - discounts on every day items, entertainment, travel, and more
- Flexible scheduling that works with your availability
- Enriching career that fosters professional growth
- Paid overtime
- Continual education and training opportunities to support professional development
- Full benefits for 30+ hours including Dental insurance, Health insurance, and Vision insurance
Examples of Qualifications
- You are passionate about helping others
- You enjoy customer service and communicating with clients
- You want to help your community and make a difference in someone’s life
- Willingness to learn new skills to better the lives of our clients
- Proficient communication skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Experience providing personal care to seniors
- HCA registration
- Background check clearance
- TB clearance
- Driver's license / reliable transportation
Why be a Senior Helpers of San Francisco Caregiver? We truly care about our staff.
- Great Place to Work® Certified
- Professional Growth Opportunities - we provide training opportunities to our caregivers to grow their skills as a caregiver and as a professional.
- Work/Life Balance - we understand the need for a healthy balance of your professional and personal life.
- Team Support - we believe that a strong team that gives support is the best way to succeed long term.
- Flexible Schedule - we understand that you may need flexibility to align with your lifestyle and schedule, so we work with our caregivers to fit their schedule to their availability.
- Make a Difference - when you are a Senior Helpers Caregiver, you will be the direct contact for our clients, giving you the opportunity to make their days brighter and help give our clients’ their independence. This not only helps our clients, but their families will appreciate all that you do too!
Who is Senior Helpers of San Francisco? Senior Care, Only Better.
We are an independently owned and operated franchisee of SH Franchising, LLC dba Senior Helpers®. Senior Helpers® has been the nation's premier franchisor of in-home senior care franchisees since 2005, with locations across the country. Our services range from specialized care for those with chronic diseases to companion services for seniors looking for assistance with daily activities. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and improve the quality of life for our clients, their families, and our employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
From Senior Helpers of San Francisco's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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