IHSS caregiver (Aptos)
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. 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. 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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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.
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- 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
I am looking for someone who can help me around the house, help me get groceries, and go with me to some medical appointments. I am mellow and am looking for someone who is mellow too. I am a 50+ year old woman who is a Cabrillo College student and I like to go to shows and events but also likes to stay home and enjoy the quiet.
I have various shifts available during the week, am also looking for someone on-call, and can connect you with other clients if you are looking for more hours.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, experience caregiving, and be registered as a provider with IHSS in Santa Cruz.
If you are interested in applying for this position and passionate about helping others, please reply and include your IHSS provider number, your experience and availability.
From Stepping Up Santa Cruz's job posting, checked 11 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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