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Caregiver 12 Hour Shifts - Santa Cruz & Watsonville

FirstLight Home Care - Silicon Valley CA
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026

Caregiver / Home Care Aide (HCA) – $19-$23/hr Benefits Flexible Shifts

Those holding an existing and current HCA at the time of interview will receive a $50 bonus for onboarding within 5 days!

Friday's OPEN House (we'll help coordinate getting your HCA and Live Scan) Call below for more information.

FirstLight Home Care is hiring compassionate, dependable caregivers to serve seniors and adults needing in-home support throughout Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

If you have caregiving experience and want to work for a supportive team that values you, apply today.

contact us today at 650.460.3817 for information on all of our available shifts.

Featured Shifts

  • Monday – Sunday, 4pm – 9pm, Watsonville

  • Saturday - Friday 9am - 4pm, Watsonville

  • Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 12pm - 4pm, Santa Cruz

  • Monday - Sunday, 12pm - 9P, Santa Cruz

Benefits

  • Competitive wages: $19-$23/hour

  • Comprehensive support, 24/7

  • Paid training, ongoing education, and orientation

  • 401(k) plan, healthcare plans, including dental, and more*

  • Referral bonuses, next day pay and performance incentives*

  • Career advancement opportunities in senior care

*Certain benefits require tenure.

Our Mission

At FirstLight Home Care we work to give people their best day everyday. We are hear to support Caregivers with comprehensive care plans, 24/7 office support, and a variety of shifts.

Our Ideal Candidate

We're seeking compassionate individuals for Caregiving roles. We offer a robust PAID training program for both experienced and new caregivers. Enjoy a supportive work environment with full-time and part-time positions available the Silicon Valley and beyond.

Job Responsibilities

  • Companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation

  • Medication reminders, running errands, transportation to appointments

  • Assisting with activities of daily living and specialized Alzheimer’s/Dementia care

Agency and State Requirements

  • must have previous Caregiving or other similar experience

  • ability to work independently and follow care plans accurately

  • strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare professionals

  • able to get a valid home care aide license through the CDSS Guardian; we'll help you get it if you don't have one

  • able to pass a background check

  • able to provide a valid negative TB test

An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, FirstLight Home Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, martial or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Job Training, Professional Development

Salary : $19 - $23

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