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Camarillo, California · Ventura County
In-Home Caregivers in Camarillo, CA
Camarillo is served by its own public health care district, which runs an adult day center, caregiver classes and a ride service. For the hours those programs do not cover, publish a free posting and hire someone yourself.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Camarillo
Post under 93010 or 93012 and spell out the tasks, days and hours. Caregivers whose radius covers your part of Camarillo are notified and can apply, and profiles of nearby caregivers appear above once published. People applying may live in Camarillo, or drive in from Oxnard, Ventura, Port Hueneme or Newbury Park, so ask how far each one travels and whether they can still arrive on time when the 101 is slow.
Tell applicants what a normal day looks like: whether your parent attends the District's Adult Day Center, needs help in the shower, uses a walker, takes many medications or has memory loss, and whether the caregiver will drive. Nearly a third of Camarillo residents 65 and older (32.1%) report a disability, and one household in seven consists of an older person on their own (ACS 2020–2024), so being specific helps the right people apply. If your parent prefers Spanish, Tagalog or Korean, put it in the posting.
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3 of 3 available caregivers within 50 miles of Camarillo, 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.
Are you a caregiver in Camarillo?
Open postings and a free profile.
What you can post
Types of in-home care families in Camarillo 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 Camarillo
Look for credentials you can check. Every agency aide, and any independent who has chosen to register, appears on the CDSS Home Care Aide Registry. IHSS providers in Ventura County have completed Public Authority enrollment and a Live Scan background check, and registry providers also had a phone interview. Certified nursing assistants hold a CDPH certificate; Ventura College runs an approved course nearby. After confirming the credential, call at least two previous clients or employers, meet the caregiver with your parent in the room, get the caregiver's signed authorization for any background report, and agree a paid trial period. No one at CaregiverConnect vets applicants or orders background checks for you, and the Verified badge reflects nothing more than paperwork someone sent in for our review.
Questions families here ask at interview
- How long is your drive to Camarillo, and when could you start on a weekday morning?
- What experience do you have with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's at home?
- Could you take my mother to the Adult Day Center on Las Posas Road and collect her afterwards?
- Have you helped anyone come home from St. John's Hospital Camarillo or a rehab stay?
- Which of these do you have: IHSS enrollment, Home Care Aide registration, a CNA certificate?
- Do you speak Spanish, Tagalog or Korean?
- Is your rate different for nights or weekends, and what is it?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Camarillo: hourly rates and schedules
Camarillo schedules often combine a few days at the Adult Day Center, which offers full or half days, with a private caregiver for mornings, evenings and the remaining weekdays. Families also post overnight cover for late-stage dementia, a few weeks of help after surgery, and weekend respite for a spouse who attends the District's caregiver support group.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Oxnard–Thousand Oaks–Ventura metro (Ventura County) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Ventura County | $20.97 | CDSS; effective July 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.
In Camarillo the wage floor is simply California's $16.90, with no city ordinance raising it. For planning, use Ventura County's IHSS wage of $20.97 from July 1, 2026 as the low end of what a capable private caregiver will accept, the metro aide median of $16.50 for context, and CareScout's $40 an hour California median for agency care as the comparison. The District's Adult Day Center prices care plans individually, so ask for a quote before deciding how many private hours you need. As the employer of a directly hired caregiver you owe overtime from the tenth hour in a day or the 46th in a week, and federal household payroll taxes apply from $3,000 in 2026 cash wages.
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 Camarillo
- Camarillo Health Care District Adult Day Center3639 Las Posas Road, Suite 117; director 805-388-1952 ext. 111. Full or half days for adults living with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke, brain injury or isolation, with meals and planned activities; a complimentary half-day visit follows an assessment.
- Camarillo Health Care District Caregiver Center(805) 388-1952. Education, skills training, care consultations, a family caregiver support group and the SHARE program for people with early- to mid-stage dementia and their caregivers; many services are free.
- Care-A-VanDoor-through-door rides from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for medical visits and daily errands, with wheelchair lifts and drivers trained in CPR. $20 one way within Camarillo, $25 to Oxnard, Newbury Park or Thousand Oaks. Rides must start inside District boundaries; reserve two to three days ahead on 805-388-2529.
- Camarillo Area Transit Dial-A-RideOpen to the general public for trips anywhere inside city limits; book 24 hours to two weeks ahead on 805-988-4228 or online.
- Pleasant Valley Senior Center1605 E. Burnley Street, (805) 482-1996 ext. 203. Weekday activities for adults 50 and over at the Community Center.
- Ventura County Area Agency on Aging(805) 477-7300. Family caregiver services, meals and information and referral; HICAP Medicare counseling (805) 477-7310; long-term care ombudsman (805) 656-1986.
- IHSS and abuse reportingVentura County Human Services Agency runs IHSS for Medi-Cal recipients; the Public Authority line is 805-654-3416. Report abuse or neglect of an older adult on 805-654-3200.
Safety
Hiring safely in Camarillo
Agree the terms in writing first: duties, schedule, pay and overtime, mileage if your parent rides in the caregiver's car, time off and notice. Have the caregiver log hours on a timesheet you both sign, store valuables and medicines safely, and ask your parent's bank to text you about unusual activity. Suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation goes to the county hotline, 805-654-3200. Read the private caregiver hiring guide for a sample agreement and payroll basics.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Camarillo (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 Camarillo
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Camarillo is part of Ventura County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.
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):
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA (via BLS public data API)
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- California DIR, minimum wage FAQ
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, local minimum wage inventory
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
- CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, median cost data tables
- IRS Topic 756, household employees
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024, Camarillo city
- CDSS, Home Care Aide application process
- Ventura County Human Services Agency, IHSS providers (incl. abuse hotline)
- California Department of Aging, Ventura County services directory
- Camarillo Health Care District, Adult Day Center
- Camarillo Health Care District, Caregiver Center
- Camarillo Health Care District, Care-A-Van
- City of Camarillo, Camarillo Area Transit
- Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District, Senior Center
- HCAI, St. John's Hospital Camarillo facility profile
- Ventura College, Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Camarillo: frequently asked questions
How do I hire a caregiver in Camarillo?
Post your need with your Camarillo ZIP code, the hours and the tasks. It is free; caregivers covering your area apply, and you interview the ones you like.
What does a private caregiver cost in Camarillo?
An experienced independent caregiver will rarely accept less than the $20.97 county IHSS wage, with agencies charging a California median of $40. Dementia care, nights and driving add to the rate.
Is there an adult day program in Camarillo?
Yes, the Camarillo Health Care District runs an Adult Day Center on Las Posas Road with full and half days. Call 805-388-1952 ext. 111 to arrange a visit.
Where can I get support as a family caregiver in Camarillo?
The District's Caregiver Center offers consultations, classes and a support group, many of them at no charge, and the SHARE program for families living with early- to mid-stage dementia.
How can my parent get to appointments without me?
Book the Care-A-Van on 805-388-2529 for door-through-door rides, or Camarillo Area Transit Dial-A-Ride on 805-988-4228 for trips inside the city. A private caregiver who drives is the third option.
Does CaregiverConnect background-check Camarillo caregivers?
No. Families check references, registrations and, with written consent, background reports themselves before hiring.
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