Caregiver Jobs in Bakersfield, CA
Kern County expects home-care jobs to grow 39% this decade while its oil-and-gas sector shrinks. Families in Bakersfield post help for parents and spouses on CaregiverConnect; build a free profile and apply directly.
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Open caregiver opportunities near Bakersfield, CA
Real postings from families on CaregiverConnect, matched to Bakersfield by distance.
No open postings in Bakersfield right now
No family within 50 miles of Bakersfield has an open posting today, and we will not pretend otherwise. The nearest current postings are around Los Angeles, CA (about 101 miles away). Caregivers who create a profile now are visible to Kern County families the moment they join, and families can send you a direct job request instead of waiting for you to apply.
This list is generated from live postings on CaregiverConnect. We never show sample, demo or expired jobs here.
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Families post what they need for free and caregivers in the area apply. Describe the care, schedule and pay you have in mind; it takes about ten minutes and your posting appears to local caregivers right away.
Types of caregiver jobs in Bakersfield
These are the care categories families choose from when they post on CaregiverConnect. You pick the ones you offer when you build your profile.
Senior caregiving
Day-to-day support for older adults who want to stay in their own home: companionship, meals, reminders and help getting around safely.
In-home care
Families on CaregiverConnect post the help they need at home, from a few hours a week to daily visits. Most postings are non-medical.
Personal care
Hands-on help with bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility. Families list exactly which tasks they need so you can decide what fits.
Companion care
Conversation, activities, errands and transportation for someone who mostly needs company and a second set of hands.
Dementia & Alzheimer's care
Routine-based support for people living with memory loss. Families often ask for experience; share yours in your profile.
Respite care
Short-term cover so a family caregiver can rest, travel or work. Often a few shifts a week or occasional weekends.
Live-in caregiving
Caregivers who list "live-in" availability are matched to families offering room and board as part of the arrangement.
Part-time & overnight
Set your availability by day and time block (mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnight) and families filter by it.
How to find caregiver work in Bakersfield on CaregiverConnect
CaregiverConnect is a marketplace, not an agency. Families post what they need, caregivers apply, and the two of you work out the arrangement directly.
Tell us about your experience
The free caregiver sign-up starts with your years of experience, the care types you provide (personal care, companionship, dementia care, overnight and more) and any certifications. No licence is required for non-medical care.
Set your availability and rate
Choose full-time, part-time or live-in, tick the days and time blocks you can work, set your hourly rate and travel radius, and say whether you have a vehicle.
Create your account
Add your name, email, ZIP code and a password. Your profile goes live right away and families in your radius can find it in search.
Browse, apply or respond
See open postings and a matched list ranked by how well your profile fits what each family asked for. Apply to a posting, or respond when a family sends you a direct job request; the family reviews applicants and chooses who to hire. Applying to open postings and starting a new conversation are part of Caregiver Premium ($7.99/month, cancel anytime). Replying to a family who contacts you is always free.
Agree on the details
Use messaging to discuss schedule, duties and pay. You and the family agree on the rate and how you are paid; CaregiverConnect does not take a cut of your earnings.
Caregiving in Bakersfield and Kern County
Verified local information for caregivers in Bakersfield, with sources below.
A market shifting toward care
Bakersfield, the Kern County seat, had 403,455 residents in the 2020 Census and an estimated 422,853 on 1 January 2026; the county stood at 927,328. The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 17,270 home health and personal care aide jobs in the Bakersfield-Delano metro in May 2025, 84% more concentrated than nationally (location quotient 1.84), at a median $16.50 an hour (mean $16.92). California's EDD projects aide jobs in Kern County to grow from 14,340 in 2023 to 19,940 in 2033 (+39.1%, 5,600 net new jobs) with about 30,570 openings over the decade; health care and social assistance employment is projected to grow 21% while the oil-and-gas and mining sector shrinks 7.5%. The county's unemployment rate was 8.4% in August 2026.
Who needs care
About 11.3% of Bakersfield residents are 65 or older and 54.7% are Hispanic or Latino; almost 36% of residents aged five and over speak Spanish at home and about 11% speak English less than "very well". The state projects Kern County's 65-and-over population to rise from about 110,600 in 2025 to about 141,900 in 2035 (+28%) and 152,600 in 2040 (+38%).
IHSS in Kern County
The Kern County IHSS provider wage is $17.90 an hour from 1 July 2026, one dollar above the $16.90 state minimum. The Kern County IHSS Public Authority, 5357 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, (661) 868-0987, runs a provider registry, background screening and training. Enrolment starts online, then requires Live Scan fingerprinting and a mandatory in-person orientation with your original Social Security card and photo ID. Many Bakersfield caregivers combine an IHSS case with private clients found on marketplaces like this one.
Training and job-search help
Bakersfield College's Nurse Assistant Training Program prepares students for the California Nurse Assistant Competency Exam, and its 40-hour Home Health Aide programme is open to current California CNAs (estimated semester cost $1,113.50). The Bakersfield America's Job Center of California, run by Employers' Training Resource, is at 1600 E. Belle Terrace, (661) 325-4473. No certificate is required for non-medical care hired directly by a family; see the California requirements guide.
Family support, health care and safety
Kern County Aging and Adult Services, 5357 Truxtun Avenue, (661) 868-1000, is the county's Area Agency on Aging and offers Family Caregiver Support, IHSS, Adult Protective Services and senior nutrition programmes. Kern Medical, Adventist Health Bakersfield and Memorial Hospital are the main hospitals. To report elder or dependent-adult abuse, call the county's 24-hour line (800) 277-7866 or (661) 868-1006, or the statewide 24/7 line 1-833-401-0832.
- California Department of Finance, E-1 2026 and P-2B projections
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and ACS 2020–2024, Bakersfield city
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Bakersfield-Delano, CA (31-1120)
- California EDD, 2023–2033 occupational and industry projections, Kern County; labor force data
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- Kern County IHSS Public Authority, Become a Provider
- Bakersfield College, Nurse Assistant Training Program and Home Health Aide
- Employers' Training Resource, America's Job Center of California, Bakersfield
- Kern County Aging and Adult Services
Caregiver jobs near Bakersfield
Families often post from neighbouring towns. Set your travel radius in your profile and you will appear in their searches too.
Useful reading before you apply
California caregiver requirements: HCA registry, IHSS and CNA explained
Which rules apply to a caregiver in California depends on who pays them. A plain-language map of the Home Care Aide Registry, IHSS provider enrolment and CNA/HHA certification, with the official sources.
What caregivers earn in California and Arizona: BLS, IHSS and minimum wage (2026)
Median hourly pay for home health and personal care aides by metro area from the May 2025 BLS survey, county IHSS wages, state minimum wages, and how private rates relate to them.
How to find private caregiver jobs without an agency
Where families who hire directly actually look, how to be found, what to put in writing, and the legal basics of being a household employee.
Caregiver interview preparation: questions families ask and how to answer them
What a family interview for private caregiving work really covers, the questions to expect, the questions you should ask, and what to bring.
Caregiver jobs in Bakersfield: frequently asked questions
Are there caregiver jobs in Bakersfield on CaregiverConnect?
Postings from families within 50 miles of Bakersfield appear at the top of this page as they are published. The platform is new in Kern County, so create a profile and turn on alerts above; families can find and message you directly.
What does IHSS pay in Kern County?
$17.90 an hour from July 2026, for the hours the county authorises per recipient. Enrol through the Public Authority on Truxtun Avenue.
Do I need a certificate?
Not for non-medical care hired directly by a family. Bakersfield College offers CNA training and a 40-hour HHA programme for existing CNAs.
Why does the page mention oil and gas?
Because Kern County’s own projections show care jobs growing while energy jobs shrink; many people moving into caregiving here come from other industries, and no prior care experience is required to start with companionship or household help.
Can families in Bakersfield post a job?
Yes, free, from a family account; the posting is live to local caregivers immediately. The family-side page for Bakersfield is in preparation; see the find-caregivers directory.
Ready to find caregiver work in Bakersfield?
Create your free caregiver profile in about ten minutes. Families in Kern County can find you as soon as it is live.
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