Senior Living Caregiver (PM)
- Daily pay
- CNA certification
How this pay compares
This posting states $19–$23.64 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%
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About the job
Senior Living Caregiver
PM Shift
Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!
Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community
is currently accepting applications for
Caregivers
to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.
If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you! Please APPLY TODAY!
Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.
We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently, and for the past 30 years, our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.
We offer our full-time employees
- Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
- Free daily meal every shift.
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
- Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
- Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance.
- Pet insurance and team member discounts.
- Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
- A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!
We offer our part-time employees
Our Caregivers
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, meals, laundry, and general care.
- Manage medication as allowed by the state and complete daily progress reports of services provided.
- Complete progress reports for Assisted Living & Garden House residents daily or more often if needed (chart by exception).
If you are someone with
- Current caregiver training/certification as specified by the state agency or the ability to obtain.
- A CNA license or two years of previous experience as a caregiver.
- Ability to obtain first aid/CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
Actual pay rate within the stated pay range is determined based on relevant factors in compliance with state and local wage laws.
Physical Requirements
This role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), and assisting with resident care. Regular bending, reaching, and physical movement are required throughout the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Consider applying to become a Caregiver with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!
Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!
Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.
Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer
From Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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