Caregiver | Kern County

About Krista Care

Caregiving is real work, and it matters. At Krista Care, we provide compassionate, non-medical home care to clients who are elderly, recovering, living with a disability, or simply need a hand with daily life. We are a growing agency, and we are looking for caregivers who take pride in doing this well.

Who we're looking for

The caregivers who thrive here share a few things: a genuine desire to help people, patience and warmth, and dependability. Experience is not required. If you have cared for a family member, volunteered in your community, or simply have a giving heart and want to learn, we would love to hear from you.

Why caregivers stay with us

• We invest in your start. We cover your TB test, and we reimburse your Live Scan and HCA registration once you are established with us. Ask us how it works.

• Real hours, real schedules. We have steady client needs and we work to build you a schedule that fits your life. Caregivers in good standing are first in line for more hours and the placements they want, up to 6 days a week.

• Coordinators who actually pick up the phone. Our care team knows you by name, builds real relationships, and does its best to honor your scheduling requests. You are never on your own.

• Your language is an asset. We serve a diverse community, and clients often ask for caregivers who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and more. Speaking one of these, especially alongside English, can open up more placements for you.

• Rewards for great caregivers. On top of weekly pay, caregivers in good standing have bonus opportunities and other ways to earn more. Ask us for details.

What we offer

• $19.00 per hour, weekly pay by direct deposit

• Flexible scheduling - tell us your availability

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Holiday premium pay (1.5x) when you work a recognized holiday

• California-compliant paid sick time

• Paid vacation you can earn after your first year, in weeks you work 30 or more hours

• Health insurance available for full-time employees who enroll

• Ongoing training and support - no experience required

Schedule & hours

• Flexible shifts starting at 4 hours - pick up as many as you would like, up to 6 days a week

• Day, evening, and night shifts (day and night highly preferred)

• Monday-Friday, weekends as needed, some on-call

What you'll do (non-medical personal care)

• Personal care: assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, and other activities of daily living

• Medication reminders - reminders only; caregivers do not administer medication

• Companionship, engagement, and emotional support

• Meal preparation for dietary needs; assist with feeding if needed

• Light housekeeping: tidying, laundry, and dishes

• Other related duties as assigned

This is a non-medical role. Caregivers do not perform nursing or medical tasks.

What you'll need

• A caring, dependable attitude - no prior experience required

• Reliable transportation to and from client homes (required)

• Flexibility to work shifts starting at 4 hours, up to 6 days a week

• A smartphone to clock in/out and verify visits electronically (EVV)

• The physical ability to perform caregiving tasks (see below)

• California Home Care Aide (HCA) registration preferred - we can guide you

• Bilingual ability is a strong plus

After a conditional offer, before your first assignment

• A Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan background check

• A negative TB test result (skin test or chest x-ray)

• California Home Care Aide (HCA) registration

Physical requirements

Caregiving is hands-on work. You should be physically able to perform the essential tasks of the role, including assisting clients with mobility and lifting. Most tasks involve lifting around 25 pounds, though some clients' needs may require lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Please make sure you are comfortable meeting the physical demands of the role before applying.

Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance

Krista Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and base all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need. In compliance with the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment after a conditional offer is made.

This posting describes the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties, nor a contract of employment.