Full Time SKILLED Caregiver

Home Instead; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with profit sharing

Free vision, dental, and life-ins

Weekly paychecks

Paid new hire training

Travel reimbursement

Referral bonus

Family-oriented work environment

Job summary

Home Instead is seeking compassionate caregivers to help local seniors thrive in their own homes in Santa Barbara County. We offer flexible hours, training, and a supportive team to ensure you can build meaningful relationships and a steady schedule.

Join a leading in-home care provider and grow your career with opportunities to learn, advance, and earn competitive pay from $20.00 to $23.00 per hour, with benefits and weekly pay. Your work makes a real, personal difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in caregiving, agency or private care.
• Reliable transportation and auto insurance are required.
• Ability to treat seniors and their property with dignity and respect.
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner.

Responsibilities

• Alzheimer’s care / Parkinson's care.
• Assistance with grooming, bathing, and incontinence care.
• Companionship and conversation.
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
• Medication and appointment reminders.
• Taking clients on outings.
• Encouraging daily exercise.

Skills

Caregiving experience (6+ months)

Reliable transportation

Auto insurance

Respectful elder care

Friendly communication

Job description

Work That Warms the Heart: Join the Care Team at Home Instead

Some jobs are just a paycheck—but at Home Instead, every hour you spend makes a life better. We’re looking for compassionate people to join our caregiving family and help local seniors thrive in the comfort of their own homes. If you’ve been looking for a career that offers genuine human connection and a deep sense of purpose, you belong here.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team

• Competitive Pay: Earn $20-$23/hr doing work that actually matters.
• Schedules That Breathe: We offer truly flexible hours that respect your personal life—whether you need full-time stability or a part-time side hustle.
• A Culture of Support: You’re joining a supportive, local team that cheers for your success and has your back every day.

Grow With the Industry Leaders

Home Instead pioneered in-home senior care, and we’re committed to helping you shine in your career:

• Training Provided: We'll give you all the training you need to feel confident and succeed.
• Lots of Ways to Grow: There are plenty of opportunities to learn new things and move up in your career.

More Than a Job—It’s a Connection

We don’t just “assign shifts”; we build relationships. We take the time to match you with clients based on personality and interests, so you can form genuine friendships while you work.

Ready to make a real difference?

If you’re a compassionate person looking for a career with heart, great pay, and a team that feels like family, we can’t wait to meet you.

Caregiver Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-Months of Experience at an Agency/Private Care
• Must Have Reliable Transportation and Auto Insurance
• Ability to Treat and Care for Seniors and Their Property with Dignity and Respect
• Ability to Communicate with Clients in a Friendly and Congenial Manner

Duties May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Alzheimer’s Care / Parkinson's Care
• Assistance with Grooming, Bathing, and Incontinence Care
• Companionship and Conversation
• Light Housekeeping Tasks and Meal Preparation
• Medication and Appointment Reminders
• Taking Clients on Outings
• Encouraging Daily Exercise

Shifts Available

• Work to Fill Your Schedule
• Full Time, Part Time, Weekend, Overnight (experience necessary), and Overtime Shifts Available

Benefits Of Being a Home Instead Care Professional

• Competitive Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Profit Sharing
• Employees Who Work 20+ Hours / Week are Eligible for Free Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Reliable and Consistent Scheduling
• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid New Hire Training
• Up to 120 Hours of Holiday Overtime Available Annually
• Travel Reimbursement
• Up to $5,250 Tuition / Year at Bellevue University
• Referral Cash Bonus
• Fun, Supportive and Family Oriented Work Environment with Awesome Coworkers!

Sick Time

In accordance with California’s Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, all employees are eligible for paid sick leave. Employees accrue paid sick leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, starting from their first day of employment. Unused sick leave carries over year-to-year, capped at a maximum of 80 hours (10 days).

Service Areas

We service clients across Santa Barbara County. As an agency, our goal is to match you to a client that is within your ideal driving range.

Santa Barbara county including: Goleta, Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, Montecito, Summerland, Carpinteria.

Each Home Instead franchise is independently owned and operated.