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Alhambra, California · Los Angeles County
Caregiver Jobs in Alhambra, CA
Nearly a fifth of Alhambra is 65-plus, and 42.7% of people over age four speak an Asian or Pacific Island language with their families. Alhambra families publish their own requests and pick a caregiver themselves; begin with a free profile that names your languages.
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The Department of Finance put Alhambra at 82,544 residents on January 1, 2026. The age profile leans older: ACS 2020–2024 counts 15,358 people aged 65 and up, 19.0% of the city, and a median age of 41.5. Of the city's 30,425 households, 10,569 count a member that old, and 2,622 are older people who live by themselves. Private caregiver requests here tend to come from those two groups: a parent at home with working adult children, or someone on their own who needs a few hours of help. Postings that carry an Alhambra ZIP (91801 or 91803) appear above as families publish them.
In Alhambra, language decides many hires. An Asian or Pacific Island tongue is what 42.7% of residents aged five and up speak at home; for 23.0% it is Spanish; and 20,653 Alhambra residents rate their own English below very well. Some 45.0% were born outside the country, a majority of them in Asia. If you can work in Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese or Spanish, open your profile with it and name the dialect. Renters hold 58.9% of homes, and 7.4% of households have no car, so a client may rely on you for errands.
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Families looking for private caregivers near Alhambra, CA
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Types of caregiver jobs
Types of caregiver jobs in Alhambra
In-home caregiver jobs in Alhambra tend to be companionship and meals for someone living alone, bathing and dressing help in a shared family home, escorting a parent to medical appointments, support once a patient leaves Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, and dementia supervision. With no certificate, start with companion and housekeeping work; the CNA course at Pasadena City College is the usual next step toward hands-on personal care.
Senior caregiving · Personal care · Companion care · Dementia care · Respite care · Live-in · Overnight · Part-time and full-time
Pay
Caregiver pay in Alhambra: how much caregivers make
Public figures first, then what they mean for private work. Statistics describe employed aides across the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CA metro (Los Angeles and Orange counties); private rates on CaregiverConnect are agreed between each caregiver and family and are not tracked by any agency.
| Measure | Hourly | Source and coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Home health and personal care aides, Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CA metro (Los Angeles and Orange counties) | $16.50 median ($17.25 mean) | BLS OEWS, May 2025; 385,530 jobs; concentration 2.22× national |
| IHSS provider wage, Los Angeles County | $19.64 | CDSS; effective January 1, 2026 |
| California minimum wage | $16.90 | effective January 1, 2026 |
Who is the employer. A family that hires you directly is your employer under California's Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. The state minimum wage ($16.90 an hour from 1 January 2026; some cities set more, for example $17.75 in the City of San Diego) is the legal floor, and a personal attendant earns overtime at 1.5× after 9 hours in a day or 45 in a week. The main exceptions are IHSS recipients and an employer's own parent, spouse or child. Source: California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights FAQ.
Alhambra never passed a local wage law, and the Labor Center's inventory at UC Berkeley leaves it out, so caregiving inside city limits falls under the $16.90 state floor. The $16.50 aide median for the metro (May 2025) covers two very large counties; someone able to hold a conversation with an older client in her first language is offering something an Alhambra family may struggle to find, and can price that in. IHSS pays $19.64 an hour throughout Los Angeles County.
How to enroll as a provider in Los Angeles County, with the office phone lines and orientation steps, is in the IHSS Los Angeles County guide. IHSS wages for every county we cover, with effective dates, are in the IHSS pay by county guide.
How the public numbers relate to private rates, and what affects them, is covered in the caregiver pay guide.
Rules
Caregiver requirements in California, applied to Alhambra
The state rules apply in Alhambra as they do anywhere in California. No license is needed when a private household pays you for non-medical help. Independents may choose to list on the Home Care Aide Registry, which lets a family look you up, while a licensed home care agency has to register you before it sends you to a client. If an Alhambra client receives IHSS, they pick and supervise their own provider and the county pays; enrollment, orientation and the Homecare Registry run through PASC on 877-565-4477. Nursing tasks and facility jobs need CDPH certification as a nurse assistant. Paid caregivers are legally obliged to pass on suspected abuse of Alhambra elders or dependent adults to county APS at (877) 477-3646. See our California rules page for detail and the Los Angeles County IHSS walkthrough for enrollment.
Local resources
Training and career resources near Alhambra
Where Alhambra caregivers can train or get answers, as described on each group's website.
- Pasadena City College, Certified Nursing Assistant (NURS 103)A five-unit, six-week pass/no pass course aimed at long-term care work; finishing it makes you eligible for the state written and skills exam.
- Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC)PASC, based at 3452 E. Foothill Blvd. in Pasadena, acts as the county IHSS public authority: provider orientation, help with late timesheets and the free Homecare Registry. Toll free 877-565-4477.
- LA County DPSS, IHSSTimesheet or enrollment trouble: phone (888) 822-9622 and press 4. New client applications: (888) 944-4477.
- Alzheimer's Los AngelesDementia care education and a helpline on 844-435-7259; the site has Chinese, Japanese and Spanish sections you can share with a client's family.
- Alhambra Community Transit (ACT)Two low-cost city bus lines: the Green Line loops Main Street and Valley Boulevard every 20 minutes on weekdays from 7 am, and the Blue Line links downtown Alhambra with the Cal State LA Metrolink and J Line station.
The area
Alhambra in numbers
ACS 2020–2024 counts 4,839 Alhambra residents aged 75 to 84 and 2,036 aged 85 or older. Almost a third of people 65 and up (32.5%) report a disability, and 16.7% have incomes under the poverty line, compared with 11.5% of Alhambra adults aged 18 to 64. Median household income is $88,024 and the median gross rent is $1,939. About half the population is Asian (51.0%) and about a third Hispanic or Latino (34.9%).
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, at 100 South Raymond Avenue, has 144 licensed beds under a general acute care license, plus a basic emergency department. The city also runs the Joslyn Adult Center and a free Senior Ride van. Pages for nearby cities: Pasadena, El Monte, Montebello and Los Angeles; the Los Angeles County overview takes in the rest of the region.
How it works
How to find private caregiver jobs in Alhambra (no agency)
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Caregiver jobs near Alhambra
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Guides
Useful reading
How to become a caregiver in California: requirements, HCA registry, IHSS and CNA explained · How much do caregivers make in California and Arizona? BLS, IHSS and minimum wage (2026) · Private caregiver jobs near you: how to find them without an agency · Caregiver interview preparation: questions families ask and how to answer them
Sources (checked 2026-10-15):
- California Department of Finance, E-1 population estimates, January 1, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year profile, Alhambra city (via MCDC)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 DP02 (language spoken at home), Alhambra city
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, inventory of local minimum wage ordinances
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (31-1120)
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- CDSS, Home Care Services Bureau
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
- HCAI hospital profile, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center (licensed beds)
- Pasadena City College, About the CNA Course
- Personal Assistance Services Council, Homecare Registry and contact
- LA County DPSS, In-Home Supportive Services
- LA County DPSS, contact numbers (APS)
- City of Alhambra, Alhambra Community Transit (ACT)
Questions
Caregiver jobs in Alhambra: frequently asked questions
Is pay in Alhambra subject to a city minimum wage?
No. There is no city ordinance, so $16.90 an hour, the California rate, is the floor for caregiving work in Alhambra.
Which languages help most with Alhambra caregiver jobs?
At home, 42.7% of residents use an Asian or Pacific Island language and 23.0% use Spanish. Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish speakers should say so, and name the dialect, at the top of their profile.
Which CNA course is closest to Alhambra on this page?
Pasadena City College runs NURS 103, a six-week, five-unit course that prepares you for the state certification exam. Check the college site for admission steps and start dates.
May a caregiver accompany a client on Senior Ride?
Yes, as an escort, if you tell the dispatcher you need two seats when booking. Drivers will not walk riders into buildings, so that part is your job. New registrations were paused at capacity when we checked.
What are the IHSS steps for an Alhambra client of mine?
The client, or their family, applies to the county on (888) 944-4477; you then complete provider enrollment and orientation through PASC (877-565-4477). The county pays $19.64 an hour.
Are there private caregiver jobs for people living alone?
Yes. ACS counts 2,622 older Alhambra residents living alone. Our private jobs guide explains how to respond well.
Where do Alhambra families look for caregivers?
Alhambra households use the Alhambra page for families, which lists profiles of caregivers close by.
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