Caregiver Jobs in Eureka, CA
Eureka, a city of 26,163 on Humboldt Bay, is the Humboldt County seat, with the largest hospital and more nursing homes and licensed elderly care homes than any other town in the county. Sign up at no cost, choose the neighborhoods you cover, and respond to the household requests listed above.
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Finding in-home caregiver jobs in Eureka
If you want steady care work on the North Coast, Eureka is the obvious base. The county's largest hospital, Providence St. Joseph on Dolbeer Street, is here, along with three skilled nursing homes, ten of the county's thirteen licensed elderly care homes in the state's May 2025 file, the one hospice and one of its two home health agencies on the CDPH list. The IHSS office and the Public Authority share one address at 808 E St. That concentration means a caregiver living in Eureka is within a short drive of most clients, and Arcata and Fortuna are close enough to add if you widen your radius. The private and IHSS jobs posted by Eureka households appear above as families publish them.
Write the profile for the clients this city actually has. In the ACS 2020–2024, 37.2% of Eureka residents 65 and older have a disability and 1,419 households consist of someone 65 or over living alone, so mobility help, bathing and someone checking in each day come up often. 11.7% of households have no vehicle at all, which makes a caregiver who drives clients to appointments and the pharmacy more useful; state plainly whether you do, and whether your car is insured for it. Mention any Spanish (used at home by 7.4% of residents aged five and up) or other languages. Our guide to finding private caregiver jobs covers the rest.
Families looking for private caregivers near Eureka, CA
Real postings from families on CaregiverConnect, matched to Eureka by distance.
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Types of caregiver jobs in Eureka
Typical Eureka requests: morning help with a shower, getting dressed and a first meal; afternoon companionship for a parent with early dementia; meal preparation and laundry; rides to clinics and to the senior center on California Street; and short-term help after a discharge from St. Joseph or a nursing home rehab stay. A newcomer can start with errands and companion care, then add personal care after a CNA course.
Senior caregiving · Personal care · Companion care · Dementia care · Respite care · Live-in · Overnight · Part-time and full-time
Caregiver pay in Eureka: how much caregivers make
Public figures first, then what they mean for private work. Statistics describe employed aides across the North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area (Humboldt County); 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, North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area (Humboldt County) | $16.74 median ($17.16 mean) | BLS OEWS, May 2025; 10,140 jobs; concentration 3.34× national |
| IHSS provider wage, Humboldt County | $18.40 | 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.
Eureka has no local minimum wage in UC Berkeley's ordinance inventory, so a household that employs you must pay at least California's $16.90. IHSS providers in the city earn the Humboldt County rate of $18.40, which the county sets at $1.50 above the minimum through its SEIU contract. The nearest BLS benchmark is the four-county North Coast nonmetro area, where aides in this occupation earned a $16.74 median in May 2025. Against those numbers, rent is the main cost to weigh: the median gross rent in Eureka is $1,195, yet 57.3% of renting households devote at least 30% of income to it. Private clients who need help beyond nine hours a day or 45 a week owe you overtime.
How to enroll as a provider in Humboldt County, with the office phone lines and orientation steps, is in the IHSS Humboldt 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.
Caregiver requirements in California, applied to Eureka
You do not need a license to work directly for a Eureka family providing non-medical care. Only a job with a licensed home care organization makes the $35 Home Care Aide Registry listing mandatory, and all three such organizations in the county's May 2025 state file had Eureka addresses. For IHSS, the Department of Health & Human Services handles enrollment at 808 E St.: register in BOUNDS, complete the online videos, show up for orientation carrying an unexpired government photo ID plus your Social Security card, and get fingerprinted (the Live Scan at the E St. office costs $33.25). St. Joseph and the city's skilled nursing homes on 23rd Street, Harris Street and Purdue Drive hire CDPH-certified nursing assistants. Read the Humboldt County IHSS guide and the California requirements guide for the full process.
Training and career resources near Eureka
Where to train, sign up for IHSS and catch a ride in Eureka; details were read from each organization's pages this month.
- Eureka Adult School nurse assistant courseState-approved, 60 hours of classroom theory plus a minimum of 100 hours of clinical work in a skilled nursing facility. Weekday evenings from 3:45 to 8:15, with a summer break; ask the RN coordinator for the next start date. 216 West Harris Street; 707-441-3349.
- IHSS provider enrollment, 808 E St.Registration happens in the BOUNDS portal; staff will book a one-to-one appointment for anyone without a computer. Under-18s cannot join the registry, and enrollment must be complete within 90 days. 707-476-2100.
- Humboldt Senior Resource CenterThe center at 1910 California Street runs adult day health, Redwood Coast PACE, MSSP care management and a Heritage Café, and posts its job openings online. 707-443-9747.
- Eureka Transit Service and Dial-a-RideHumboldt Transit Authority runs the city buses and the regional Redwood Transit System. HTA also certifies riders for ADA Dial-a-Ride, which covers Eureka, Humboldt Hill, King Salmon and Fields Landing. Office: (707) 443-0826.
- Humboldt County Veterans Service OfficeHelps veterans and survivors claim benefits including aid and attendance and housebound allowances, worth knowing if a client served in the military. 1105 Sixth St., Suite F; 707-445-7611.
Eureka in numbers
The Department of Finance put Eureka's population at 26,163 on January 1, 2026. Census ACS 2020–2024 estimates give Eureka a median age of 39.1, 16.7% of residents aged 65 or older, and civilian veterans at 7.1% of adults. Households have a median income of $57,662; among residents 65 and up, 13.9% fall under the federal poverty threshold. Just over half of homes (52.2%) are rented. Commutes average 15.8 minutes.
On the care side, CDPH lists Providence St. Joseph Hospital (130 beds), Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center (99), Granada Rehab & Wellness Center (87) and Seaview Rehabilitation & Wellness Center (99), plus Hospice of Humboldt on Timber Fall Court and a Providence home health office on Harrison Avenue. For nearby postings see Arcata and the Humboldt County page; Redding is the closest larger city inland.
How to find private caregiver jobs in Eureka (no agency)
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Caregiver jobs near Eureka
Families often post from neighbouring towns. Set your travel radius in your profile and you will appear in their searches too.
Eureka is part of Humboldt County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.
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
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area
- BLS OEWS, area definitions (North Coast nonmetro counties)
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, inventory of local minimum wage ordinances
- California DIR, minimum wage FAQ
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights FAQ
- CDSS, Home Care Services application fees
- Humboldt County DHHS, IHSS Provider Enrollment
- Humboldt County DHHS, In-Home Supportive Services (office, hours)
- Humboldt County, Veterans Service Office
- Eureka Adult School, Certified Nursing Assistant program
- Humboldt Senior Resource Center, contact directory
- Humboldt Transit Authority, Dial-a-Ride
- CDPH, Licensed and Certified Healthcare Facility Listing (data date September 16, 2026)
- CDSS Community Care Licensing open data, RCFE and Home Care Organization files (May 25, 2025)
- California Department of Finance, E-1 2026
- ACS 2020–2024 5-year profile, Eureka city (MCDC)
Caregiver jobs in Eureka: frequently asked questions
What do IHSS caregivers earn in Eureka?
The Humboldt County rate, $18.40 an hour since January 1, 2026. Payroll questions go to the E St. office Monday to Thursday, 8:30 to 11:45 and 1 to 4:45, and Friday mornings.
Where do I get fingerprinted for IHSS in Eureka?
Book a Live Scan slot under "Appointments" in the BOUNDS portal. New appointments open on the first business day of each month for the following month, and the fee at 808 E St. is $33.25.
Can I take a CNA course in Eureka while working days?
Yes. The Eureka Adult School course meets on weekday evenings, which leaves daytime hours free for caregiving shifts while you train. Call 707-441-3349 for the next cohort.
Is there a minimum wage higher than the state rate in Eureka?
No. Eureka is not on the UC Berkeley list of cities with their own minimum wage, so the $16.90 state rate is the floor for private employers.
Do Eureka clients expect me to drive?
Often. More than one in ten Eureka households has no vehicle, so driving to medical visits and errands is a common request; say in your profile whether you can.
How do Eureka families find me?
They post on the Eureka family page and browse caregiver profiles by ZIP code. Applying is free, and CaregiverConnect does not take a cut of your wages.
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