Crockett, California · Contra Costa County

In-Home Caregivers in Crockett, CA

Arranging help for a parent in Crockett, an unincorporated community of Contra Costa County? Post the hours, tasks and pay under ZIP 94525 at no cost, and caregivers within reach of Pomona Street can apply.

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How to find an in-home caregiver in Crockett

Older relatives are part of many Crockett homes: ACS 2020–2024 counts a resident 65 or over in 638 of 1,539 households, and 343 older residents run a household on their own. The state's current licensing files show no home care agency, nursing facility or clinic in 94525, so Crockett families tend to hire one caregiver directly, use IHSS hours, or mix both. With 25.9% of local workers based at home, short visits are often enough: the morning routine, lunch, one errand.

In your post, say whether the job involves driving or riding WestCAT with your parent, and name the doctors or hospitals you use, since all of them are out of town. Note any language besides English that your parent is more comfortable in; 13.1% of Crockett residents use one at home. Profiles closest to 94525 sit below this section, ordered by distance.

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Private in-home caregivers near Crockett, 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.

Caregiver in San Marcos, CA

about 17 mi from Crockett · 10+ yrs experience

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersTransportationSpanishfull-timeHas vehicle

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1 of 1 available caregiver within 50 miles of Crockett, 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 Crockett 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 Crockett

Some credentials can be confirmed. A Contra Costa IHSS provider has done a Live Scan and sat through new provider orientation, and Public Authority registry members have also had an in-person interview and reference checks. CDPH keeps a lookup for nursing assistant certificates. Agency aides cannot work without Home Care Aide Registry status; for independents it is optional. Then do the human checks: two reference calls, a first meeting in the Crockett house itself, and one paid trial visit. CaregiverConnect does no background, reference or license checks; you choose what to check, with the caregiver's written consent.

Questions families here ask at interview

Would you ride WestCAT Route 11 to the Hercules Transit Center with my father on clinic days?
Are you willing to ride Senior Dial-A-Ride with my mother as her paying companion?
My mother's doctors are in Martinez. Could you take her and wait through the appointment?
Do you already work as a Contra Costa IHSS provider?
My father gets dizzy stepping out of the shower. How would you handle that?
Could you be home for the Meals on Wheels delivery and help my mother heat a meal?

Schedules and cost

What in-home care costs in Crockett: hourly rates and schedules

Early weekday visits. A shower, dressing and breakfast before a relative's workday. Clinic days. Half a day built around a drive or a Dial-A-Ride trip out of town. Delivery days. A short visit when the frozen meals arrive. Saturdays. Relief for the family member who usually helps; WestCAT senior rides and Route 11 both run Saturdays, not Sundays.

Reference point	Hourly	Source
Employed aides, San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont metro	$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.

Crockett is absent from the Labor Center's ordinance list, so a Crockett household paying a caregiver directly must meet California's $16.90. Benchmarks: a $17.28 BLS median for metro-area aides in May 2025, $20.03 for Contra Costa IHSS, and $40.00 for agency care statewide (CareScout, 2025). Long days cost more: for personal attendants, the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights sets time-and-a-half past nine daily hours and past 45 weekly ones. Check IHSS first if your parent may qualify; it requires Medi-Cal eligibility, and the county takes applications on (925) 229-8434.

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 Crockett

Meals on Wheels Diablo RegionWeekly frozen meals plus a wellness check for homebound people 60 and up with no one to shop or cook. It reports no waitlist in West County and names Crockett. Grocery bags for 55+ with an income limit. 925-937-8607.
WestCAT Senior Dial-A-RideShared rides for 65 and older across WestCAT's area, Crockett and Port Costa included; ask for door-to-door help when booking. Register on (510) 724-7993; reservations, 1 to 3 days out, on (510) 724-7433. Monday to Saturday; $1.25, or $1.00 per ticket bought by the sheet.
Crockett Community CenterThe district office and recreation hub at 850 Pomona Street, open weekdays 9 to 5 (calling ahead is advised), (510) 787-2414. Its seniors page still mentions a C.C. Café lunch that current county lists omit, so confirm before you go.
Café Costa, Rodeo Senior Center189 Parker Avenue, Rodeo: lunch Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 to 12:30, free at 60+ with a suggested $3.00 donation. Reserve by 11:30 the day before, 925-482-8427.
Contra Costa Information & AssistanceReferrals for seniors, disabled adults and caregivers, weekdays 8 to 5: (800) 510-2020 within the county or (925) 229-8434. It also holds a list of private home care agencies.

Safety

Hiring safely in Crockett

Agree in writing on duties, hours, the rate, overtime and mileage. Log hours weekly, lock up cash and checkbooks, and ask the bank to text the family when a large charge posts. To report suspected elder abuse, neglect or financial exploitation, Contra Costa APS answers at all hours, 1 (800) 510-2020 or (925) 229-8434 by cell, and online at reporttoaps.org; for emergencies call 911. Payroll steps: hiring a private caregiver. County programs: the Contra Costa County page.

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How it works

How to hire a private caregiver in Crockett (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.

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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.

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Find caregivers near Crockett

Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.

Crockett is part of Contra Costa County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.

Elsewhere in Contra Costa County: Concord · Richmond · Antioch · Walnut Creek · San Ramon · Pittsburg · Brentwood · Bethel Island · Byron · Oakley

Paying a relative through IHSS: IHSS Contra Costa County

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 2026-10-20):

Questions

Hiring a caregiver in Crockett: frequently asked questions

Is there a senior lunch in Crockett?

Possibly not any more. The district's seniors page describes a C.C. Café at the Community Center, but Crockett is missing from the current county and Meals on Wheels café lists. Call (510) 787-2414; Rodeo's café serves Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Will Meals on Wheels deliver to my father in Crockett?

Yes, provided he is at least 60, homebound and without anyone to shop or cook for him. The West County program currently has no waitlist; call 925-937-8607.

Is any home care agency based in Crockett?

None appears in state licensing files for 94525. Agencies from other towns may cover it; Information & Assistance keeps a list.

Is a caregiver allowed on Dial-A-Ride with my mother?

Yes, booked as her companion at the same $1.25 fare. WestCAT gives free attendant rides only to ADA-certified paratransit riders, which she may qualify for if she has a disability.

Our mother lives in Crockett and we live in Benicia. Which county handles IHSS?

Contra Costa, where she lives. Her provider would earn $20.03 an hour; apply on (925) 229-8434.

Do I pay to post a Crockett job?

No, posting is free. Family Premium ($24.99 monthly) unlocks messaging and hiring; any caregiver checks are your choice.