Senior Care Aide
- Certification preferred
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $19–$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 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 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
Caregiver – Flexible Schedules & Weekend Availability
Areas We Serve
We are actively hiring caregivers throughout South Orange County and surrounding areas . If you are able to work in any of the cities below, we have clients ready for your support:
Irvine, Lake Forest, Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, Trabuco Canyon, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente
If you’re available in any of these locations, we would love to connect with you!
Caregiver Responsibilities
As a caregiver, you will
- Provide companionship, conversation, activities, and emotional support
- Assist with personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility
- Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping, errands, and transportation
- Provide medication reminders and maintain daily care documentation
- Support clients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and hospice needs
- Safely operate assistive devices such as Hoyer lifts, gait belts, transfer boards, and wheelchairs
Pay & Benefits
- $19–$25 per hour , paid biweekly via direct deposit
- $300 signing bonus after successfully completing 100 hours
5 sick days + holiday pay
- Referral bonuses, caregiver-of-the-month rewards , and other incentives
- $10/month technology stipend
- Mileage reimbursement
- Free scrubs and PPE
- One-on-one client care (no facility ratios)
- Hands-on training in our Center of Excellence with a mock-home environment
- 6 months of structured monthly online training (dementia, hospice, chronic conditions, and more)
- Clear paths for growth within our franchise
- Supportive, inclusive workplace that truly values you
Caregiver Requirements
- Active California HCA registration or willingness to complete the registration process
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
- Available to work weekday daytime shifts and weekends, with flexibility to accommodate scheduling needs.
- Prior caregiving experience (professional or personal) is a plus but not required
- Physically able to assist with transfers and mobility (push/pull up to 50 lbs and lift up to 30 lbs)
- Strong communication and documentation skills (writing and in-app)
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening
- CNA, HHA, or similar certifications preferred (not required)
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED required
Apply Today
Start a meaningful caregiver career where your work is valued and your compassion truly makes a difference. We can’t wait to welcome you to our team!
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From Senior Helpers's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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