Home care careers
Private Caregiver Jobs with Families
Private caregivers help older adults and people with disabilities live safely and comfortably at home. Find private caregiver and companion jobs posted directly by families and by agencies.
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New caregiver and companion roles appear here as soon as families and agencies post them. Create a free profile to get them by email.
What does a private caregiver do?
A private caregiver supports a family member at home with daily living: getting up and dressed, bathing, meals, medication reminders, moving around safely, appointments and companionship. Families hire caregivers for a few hours a week, full-time, overnight or live-in.
Caregivers who work in private homes often become part of the household team alongside a housekeeper, chef or driver. Medical care, such as wound care or injections, is done by licensed nurses, not caregivers.
Typical duties
- Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
- Prepare meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders (not giving medicine)
- Safe transfers and walking support
- Companionship, conversation and activities
- Light housekeeping and laundry for the client
- Drive to appointments and errands
- Keep the family informed with daily notes
How much do private caregivers make?
Caregivers are usually paid hourly; live-in roles may pay a daily or weekly rate. Pay depends on the level of care, overnight or live-in hours, certifications and the city.
When caregiver jobs with listed pay are posted on Jobinary, you will see them above. See the household staff pay guide for other roles.
What families look for
- Experience caring for older adults
- CPR and first aid; CNA or HHA training is a plus
- Experience with dementia or mobility needs
- Patience, kindness and respect
- Reliable and on time
- A clean background check
- A valid driver’s license for errands and appointments
Note: some states, including California, require caregivers who work through a home care agency to be registered. Check the rules in your state.
Looking for a caregiver?
Post your caregiver job and hear from experienced caregivers directly. Your first job post is free.
Looking for caregiver jobs?
Create a free profile with your experience, certifications and availability. Get new private caregiver jobs by email.
Private caregiver jobs: common questions
What is the difference between a caregiver and a home health aide?
Caregivers help with daily living and companionship. Home health aides usually have formal training and may assist with more health-related tasks under a nurse’s supervision. Medical care is done by licensed nurses.
Are there live-in caregiver jobs?
Yes. Some families need someone in the home around the clock and provide a private room.
Do I need a certification to be a caregiver?
It depends on the state and whether you work through an agency. CPR, first aid and CNA or HHA training make you a stronger candidate.
How much does it cost to post a caregiver job?
Your first job post is free. After that, a single job post is $49, and agencies can buy discounted multi-post packs. There is no placement fee and no percentage of salary.
