Floating Caregiver - Paid to be On Call!
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This posting states $25 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in California post a median of $20 an hour, the middle half $19–$22, across 944 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, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Does every client love you? Are you looking for the next step in your career as a professional caregiver? We are looking for that special caregiver that can save the day and take on same day assignments. You will have guaranteed hours and be the hero for a client.
Role Details & Requirements
- Schedule: Be on-call for 8 hours of predetermined time.
- Responsibilities: Cover open shifts and assist other caregivers as needed.
- Response & Readiness: Respond to requests within 10 minutes , depart for the client within 20 minutes , wear your provided scrubs and name tag at all times, and always clock in and out and leave informative care notes.
- Qualifications: Must be comfortable working with both male and female clients and able to work with dogs and cats in the home. Must be proficient with Dementia care and all Personal Care tasks; drive and bring your own vehicle; and be willing to work between Carpinteria and Goleta. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Compensation
- Waiting Pay: You will be paid $17/hr for time spent waiting to be engaged. If you are not called in to work at all, you receive 8 hours at $17/hr ($136 for the shift).
- Working Pay: You will be paid $25/hr for time spent actively working (for example, if called at 7:00 AM to work from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, you earn 30 minutes at $17/hr and 7.5 hours at $25/hr, totaling $196 for the day).
- Mileage: If you travel over 30 miles during your day, you will be reimbursed for miles 31 and above.
Caregiver Benefits
- Dental, Vision, FSA, and more
- Shifts available for immediate start
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Flexible scheduling that works with your availability
- Friendly work environment and employee recognition events
- PPE supplied
- Specialized training and opportunities for personal certifications
- Satisfaction – As a Senior Helpers Caregiver, you experience the privilege of giving back to your community with every shift you complete.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain open communication with seniors, their families, and our staff
- Assist with personal care
- Companionship
- Assist with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and instrumental Activities of Daily Living as assigned
- Running errands - requires use of personal vehicle (with mileage reimbursement) and active Drivers License and Auto Insurance
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.
From Senior Helpers's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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