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Tea Time Caregiver

Visiting Angels Central Coast$20–$24/hrSanta Cruz, CAFull timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting states $20–$24 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.

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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

Visiting Angels is seeking a compassionate and engaging Tea Time Caregiver to support seniors in the comfort of their own homes. This role includes meaningful daily activities such as tea time, arts & crafts, baking, gardening, knitting, sewing, and conversation while also assisting with personal care needs including bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility assistance, and transfers.

Little to no experience? We provide all necessary hands-on training and support to help you become a confident, skilled, and quality caregiver

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Your Pay / Benefits!

  • $20 – $24 / hour , based on experience

Automatic wage increase for full-time staff

Weekly pay + same-day pay via TapCheck

Mileage & Cell Phone data usage reimbursement

  • Referral Bonus – Up to $500! (Mention your referral before or during the interview to qualify. Offer valid through 11/30/2026 .)

Vacation Pay + Paid Sick Leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance (full-time staff)

401K (for both full-time and part-time staff)

100% Paid Life Insurance (for full-time staff)

Paid training and mentoring

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Wait a sec... Do You Qualify?

  • You have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance (non-negotiable)
  • You are able to accept work in other nearby areas
  • You are comfortable providing personal care

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Your Caregiver Duties May Include

  • Support clients with personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
  • Plan and cook meals
  • Medication reminders
  • Light housekeeping and laundry
  • Offer companionship, conversation, and fun activities
  • Drive clients safely to appointments and run errands
  • Provide hands-on assistance with transfers

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Visiting Angels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Join the fastest growing in-home care agency in and around Santa Cruz, CA - today!

Click apply today because we'd LOVE to see an application from you!

From Visiting Angels Central Coast's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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