Home Care Aide
How this pay compares
This posting states $21–$26 an hour. Open home health aide jobs in California post a median of $21 an hour, the middle half $20–$23, across 148 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above 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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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
Licensed Home Care Aides – In-Home Senior Care
Senior Helpers of San Francisco is seeking licensed Home Care Aides (HCAs) who are ready to use their training to provide high‑quality, one‑on‑one care for seniors in their homes.
This role is ideal for caregivers who already hold an active California Home Care Aide (HCA) registration and are looking for flexible, meaningful work with strong team support and well‑matched assignments.
What a Day Looks Like
- Provide hands‑on assistance with activities of daily living and personal care
- Support safe mobility, walking, and transfers as needed
- Prepare meals and assist with light household tasks
- Offer companionship and engage clients in conversation and daily routines
- Observe and communicate any changes in a client’s condition
- Accurately complete required care documentation
Pay & Benefits
- $21–$26 per hour, based on experience and assignment
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid overtime
- Paid training and continuing education opportunities
- LifeMart employee discount program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for 30+ hours per week
Qualifications
- Active California Home Care Aide (HCA) registration
- Experience providing personal care to seniors
- Strong communication skills and professionalism
- Bilingual or multilingual skills are a strong plus (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog, or other languages highly valued)
- Dependable, compassionate, and detail‑oriented
Requirements
- Background check clearance
- TB clearance
- Reliable transportation for client assignments (public transit acceptable)
What’s Next?
After applying, qualified candidates will receive a text message to schedule a virtual interview.
We offer weekly onboarding and orientation classes, with documentation expectations clearly communicated in advance.
About Senior Helpers of San Francisco
Senior Helpers of San Francisco is an independently owned and operated franchise of Senior Helpers®, providing personalized, non‑medical in‑home senior care since 2005.
Senior Helpers of San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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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