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Antioch, California · Contra Costa County
In-Home Caregivers in Antioch, CA
In Antioch, paid help often fills the hours while relatives commute out of East County. Post your schedule for free, compare who applies and pick the person you want to interview.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Antioch
Publish one free post with your parent's Antioch ZIP code (94509 or 94531), the hours you need covered and a plain list of tasks. Anyone whose radius reaches the address can respond, and nearby caregiver profiles appear above as people join. Applicants are most likely to come from Antioch itself or from Pittsburg, Oakley, Brentwood and Bay Point, so ask how far each person drives and whether Highway 4 traffic at your start time is a problem for them.
Timing is the detail Antioch families most often leave out. Working residents here spend 42.0 minutes on average getting to work (ACS 2020–2024), so if you leave at 6 am and get home at 7 pm, say so, and say whether you need someone on weekends. Mention whether your parent uses Kaiser Antioch or Sutter Delta, whether there are stairs or a pool, and any language preference: among Antioch residents over age four, 37.7% use another language at home, Spanish most of all.
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Private in-home caregivers near Antioch, CA
Independent caregivers with profiles on CaregiverConnect whose home base is within 50 miles. You agree on duties, schedule and pay directly with the person you hire.
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3 of 3 available caregivers within 50 miles of Antioch, nearest first. Names, photos, bios, references and the Verified badge details are shown once you create a free family account; this public page keeps caregivers anonymous.
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Types of in-home care families in Antioch arrange
All non-medical. For nursing tasks (injections, wound care, catheters) you need a licensed home health agency, not a private caregiver.
Senior care at home · Personal care · Companion care · Dementia care · Respite care · Overnight and live-in · Post-surgery recovery · Part-time and flexible
Choosing well
Evaluating caregivers in Antioch
Ask each applicant which of these they hold, then verify it. IHSS provider numbers are issued after enrollment with Contra Costa's Public Authority. CDSS issues registry numbers to home care aides; agency staff must have one, independents may. A CNA certificate from CDPH means a state-approved course and exam, such as the evening program at Pittsburg Adult Education Center. Beyond paperwork, talk to two previous employers, include your parent in the interview, check the driving record if the job involves taking your parent out, obtain written permission before a background report, and book a paid trial of about a week first. CaregiverConnect neither screens nor vets caregivers, so the checking falls to you.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Which town do you drive in from, and what does the trip to Antioch look like at our start time?
- Can you be here before I leave for work, and what happens if Highway 4 is backed up?
- Have you cared for someone recently discharged from Kaiser Antioch or Sutter Delta Medical Center?
- Which credentials can you show me: IHSS enrollment in Contra Costa, a CDSS aide registration, or CNA certification?
- Are you comfortable driving Dad in his car, and is your license clean?
- Mom still speaks Spanish at home. Can you hold a conversation with her in it?
- Mom fights the evening shower since her dementia diagnosis. What approach would you take?
- What would you charge for a 12-hour weekday, and is the rate different on weekends?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Antioch: hourly rates and schedules
Antioch families commonly post early-morning starts so a caregiver arrives before relatives leave for work, full weekday shifts covering a long commute, evening help with dinner and bedtime, weekend relief for a family member who provides care all week, and two to four weeks of daily visits after a hospital discharge. A parent who goes to the Antioch Senior Center for lunch may only need help getting ready and getting there.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont, CA metro (San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Marin counties) | $17.28 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Contra Costa County | $20.03 | CDSS; effective January 1, 2026 |
| California minimum wage | $16.90 | effective January 1, 2026 |
| Agency non-medical home care, California median (CareScout 2025) | $40.00 | CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 |
Who is the employer. When you hire a caregiver directly, you are a household 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.
Antioch has no wage ordinance of its own on the Berkeley Labor Center list; California's $16.90 is therefore the lowest legal rate. Few experienced caregivers will accept that: Contra Costa IHSS pays $20.03, the BLS May 2025 aide median across the metro was $17.28, and agencies statewide charge a CareScout median of $40.00 an hour. Direct-hire rates in most families end up above IHSS yet well under the agency median, paying more for dementia care, lifting, driving or nights. A caregiver who arrives before you leave and stays until you return can cross the overtime line for personal attendants, which the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights draws at nine hours in a single day and 45 in a single week. Medi-Cal enrollees should try IHSS before anything else, since it can pay a relative of the recipient's choosing.
No agency tracks private rates. A caregiver you hire directly will usually expect more than the employed-aide median and less than an agency rate; every caregiver on this site lists an hourly rate on their profile, and the hiring guide covers taxes and overtime.
Local help
Caregiver resources for families in Antioch
- Antioch Senior Center (Café Costa lunch site)415 W. 2nd Street, 925-779-7074 or 925-779-7072. County-run lunches for adults 60 and over; reserve by 11 am the business day before, and a small voluntary contribution is suggested. Pittsburg (300 Presidio Lane) and Brentwood (193 Griffith Lane) senior centers also host lunches.
- Tri Delta Transit paratransitDoor-to-door rides for ADA-eligible riders and, within its East County service area and as space allows, for anyone 65 or older. $2.75 a trip inside the ADA service area, $5.50 if a trip starts or ends outside it; a registered personal care attendant rides free. Applications 925-706-4398, reservations 925-754-3060.
- Contra Costa IHSS intakeApply on (925) 229-8434; no office visit is required, and a social worker comes to the home after the SOC 873 health certification is completed. The county registry can provide three to six possible providers.
- Information & Assistance helplineFree county social workers on (800) 510-2020, weekdays 8 am to 5 pm, with interpreters in any language, for caregiver support groups, respite and adult day care, transportation and in-home help. HICAP Medicare counseling: (925) 655-1393.
- Family Caregiver AllianceFree consultation and care planning for Contra Costa families looking after someone 60 or older, or an adult with dementia, stroke or Parkinson's; (800) 445-8106.
Safety
Hiring safely in Antioch
Agree in writing on duties, the weekly schedule, the rate, overtime, mileage and notice for ending the job, and sign timesheets together each week. Keep cards, checks and valuables out of reach, and switch on transaction alerts for every account your parent holds. For suspected abuse or neglect anywhere in Contra Costa, call APS at any hour on 1-800-510-2020 (county landlines only) or (925) 229-8434 when calling by mobile, or use the county intake form at reporttoaps.org; call 911 if someone is in danger. Contracts and payroll are covered in our private caregiver hiring guide.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Antioch (no agency)
CaregiverConnect is a marketplace, not an agency: you hire the caregiver directly, which is why there is no agency mark-up on their hourly rate. That also means screening is your responsibility, and we tell you how.
- Describe the care you need
- Your posting goes live
- Review caregivers and applicants
- Message and hire
- Agree terms and pay directly
Pricing, plainly
What is free and what costs money
Browsing, posting and receiving applications are free. Messaging and confirming a hire are part of Family Premium ($24.99/month, cancel any time). No commission on what you pay the caregiver; see the pricing page.
Widen your search
Find caregivers near Antioch
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Antioch is part of Contra Costa County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.
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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) · How to hire a private caregiver: cost, screening, taxes and a written agreement · Imperial County caregiver resources: training, job centres, IHSS, senior services and transport
Sources (checked 2026-10-15):
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year profile, Antioch city (via MCDC)
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, inventory of local minimum wage ordinances
- Contra Costa EHSD, Café Costa senior nutrition sites
- Tri Delta Transit, Paratransit Services
- Tri Delta Transit, paratransit fares and tickets
- Contra Costa EHSD, In-Home Supportive Services
- Contra Costa EHSD, Information & Assistance
- Contra Costa EHSD, Area Agency on Aging (HICAP)
- Contra Costa EHSD, Adult Protective Services
- Family Caregiver Alliance, Bay Area Caregiver Resource Center
- Pittsburg Adult Education Center, Certified Nursing Assistant
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
- CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Antioch: frequently asked questions
How do I find a caregiver for my mother in Antioch?
Sign up as a family for free, post her care needs and schedule under her Antioch ZIP code, and look through the caregivers who respond before choosing whom to interview.
How much should I pay a private caregiver in Antioch?
The legal minimum is the state $16.90, but the county pays IHSS providers $20.03 and California agencies charge a $40.00 median. Most direct arrangements fall between those two, with extra for nights or dementia care.
Can my father use Tri Delta paratransit if he does not have a disability?
Yes, if he is 65 or older and the trip is within Tri Delta's East County service area; senior rides depend on availability. Call 925-706-4398 to register.
Does a caregiver pay a fare when riding paratransit with my parent?
Not on Tri Delta, as long as the need for a personal care attendant is registered with its Accessible Services Department and mentioned when the ride is booked.
Can I be paid through IHSS to look after my parent in Antioch?
Often, yes. Once the county authorizes IHSS hours for a parent on Medi-Cal, your parent can name you as provider, paid $20.03 an hour after Public Authority enrollment. See the Contra Costa IHSS guide.
Will CaregiverConnect check an Antioch caregiver's background for me?
No, we do not screen caregivers. Ask for credential numbers and verify them, call references, and get written consent before ordering a background check of your own.
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