Caregiver in Sacramento, CA
about 20 mi from Davis · 1+ yrs experience
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Davis, California · Yolo County
In-Home Caregivers in Davis, CA
Post your parent's needs for free with a 95616 or 95618 ZIP code and caregivers nearby will see it. The profiles underneath are sorted nearest first.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Davis
When you hire in-home caregivers in Davis directly, your household is the employer. No Davis wage law turns up in the Berkeley Labor Center tracker, which leaves the statewide $16.90 an hour as your legal floor, but experienced applicants will compare your offer with the $19.05 Yolo County IHSS pays. Your applicant pool is shaped by the university: many people who answer Davis posts are students or recent graduates in health fields who can work afternoons, evenings or weekends, while others commute in from Woodland or West Sacramento. Tell applicants whether a car is needed, or whether your home is near a Unitrans or Yolobus stop; older riders can collect a free Unitrans pass at the Davis Senior Center.
Language is worth stating up front. Census survey data for 2020–2024 show 28.4% of Davis residents over four using a non-English language at home; 19.0% were born outside the country, and Asia is the birthplace of two in three of them. If your father is more comfortable in Mandarin, Spanish or another language, put that in the post. The profiles below change as caregivers in and around Davis join.
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Private in-home caregivers near Davis, 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 39 mi from Davis · 10+ yrs experience
$30/hrSee full profile
2 of 2 available caregivers within 50 miles of Davis, 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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Open postings and a free profile.
What you can post
Types of in-home care families in Davis 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 Davis
Begin with credentials you can check. Ask whether the applicant is already an enrolled Yolo County IHSS provider; the county's Public Authority runs a registry whose members have passed interviews, reference checks, criminal background checks and drug and alcohol tests. An agency must enroll every aide it sends with the state registry for home care aides, and a CNA's status shows on the CDPH lookup. Next, talk to two past employers, meet the applicant at your parent's house, and book a paid trial shift while you are there. We do not vet or background-check anyone on CaregiverConnect; an applicant who agrees in writing can be checked through a screening company you choose.
Questions families here ask at interview
- My mother is seen at Sutter Davis Hospital and sometimes at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. Are you comfortable driving her on Interstate 80?
- Are you a student, and if so, which months will you be away from Davis?
- Davis Community Transit gives a 20-minute pickup window. How would you keep my mother ready and calm while waiting?
- Could you take my father to the Friday Café Yolo lunch at the Davis Senior Center on A Street?
- What languages besides English could you use with my father?
- My mother has early dementia and resists showers. What has worked for you?
- What would you do if you saw signs that someone was pressuring my mother over money?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Davis: hourly rates and schedules
Davis families most often post brief weekday drop-ins to cook, check pills and keep someone company; appointment days at Sutter Davis or in Sacramento; weekend cover while relatives are away; and temporary overnights after a hospital discharge. Student caregivers change schedules each academic quarter, so build in a backup person and agree how much notice a schedule change needs.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom metro (Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo counties) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Yolo County | $19.05 | 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.
To judge in home care cost in Davis, compare three numbers: California's $16.90 minimum, the $16.50 median BLS reported for metro-area aides in May 2025 (agency payrolls included), and $19.05 from Yolo County IHSS. Offering at least the IHSS figure helps you compete for experienced people. Agencies bill roughly double, around $40 an hour statewide for non-medical help in CareScout's 2025 survey. Care shifts longer than nine hours, or weeks above 45, add overtime costs. If your parent has Medi-Cal, call the IHSS intake line at (530) 661-2955 before you commit to paying for many private hours.
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 Davis
- Davis Senior Center and Information & Assistance646 A Street, 530-757-5696, weekdays. Staff refer families to services, keep lists of assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, publish a Davis Senior Resource Guide, and lend wheelchairs, walkers and canes by appointment.
- Davis Community TransitThe city's ADA paratransit service within one mile of active fixed bus routes. Book 1 to 14 days ahead on 530-747-8240; regular fare $3.00 each way, premium $4.50. A required personal attendant rides free. Applications come in English, Mandarin and Spanish.
- Meals on Wheels Yolo County and Café YoloFrozen meals delivered twice a week in Davis for isolated, low-mobility seniors; Café Yolo social lunch for people 60 and over at the Davis Senior Center on Fridays, 11 a.m. to noon, booked 24 hours ahead. Call 530-662-7035.
- Yolo Healthy Aging AllianceA Davis-based nonprofit at 600 A Street, Suite C, 530-776-5006. It publishes a resource guide in English and Spanish and handles Ride & Thrive transportation vouchers for eligible seniors.
- Yolo County IHSS and Public AuthorityApply for IHSS on the intake line, (530) 661-2955. Once approved, ring the Public Authority on (530) 661-2676 to request a free referral list of registry caregivers or for temporary back-up help.
- Agency on Aging Area 4The regional Area Agency on Aging for Yolo and five other counties, 1401 El Camino Avenue in Sacramento; 1-916-486-1876 or 1-800-211-4545.
Safety
Hiring safely in Davis
Agree the job in a short written contract listing duties, pay, overtime, mileage and notice. Sign a timesheet together at the end of each week, and keep jewelry, bank cards and spare keys out of reach. In Yolo County, Adult Protective Services answers reports of elder or dependent-adult mistreatment on 1-888-675-1115. See hiring a private caregiver for payroll and taxes.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Davis (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 Davis
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Davis is part of Yolo 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):
- City of Davis, Senior Services Information & Assistance (archived Feb 2026)
- City of Davis, Davis Community Transit (archived Apr 2026)
- Meals on Wheels Yolo County, Café Yolo social dining
- Meals on Wheels Yolo County, home-delivered meals
- Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance
- Yolo County, In-Home Supportive Services (archived Jun 2026)
- Yolo County IHSS Public Authority, requesting a referral
- Yolo County IHSS Public Authority, becoming a provider (APS line)
- Agency on Aging Area 4
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, inventory of local minimum wage ordinances
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
- CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, median cost data tables
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year profile, Davis city (via MCDC)
- HCAI hospital profile, Sutter Davis Hospital
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Davis: frequently asked questions
What hourly wage must I pay a Davis caregiver at minimum?
$16.90 an hour, the statewide rate; Davis has not passed a separate ordinance. Paying closer to the Yolo County IHSS rate of $19.05 tends to bring more experienced applicants.
Mom gave up her car keys last year. What are her ride options in Davis?
If she qualifies under the ADA, Davis Community Transit offers shared door-to-door rides for $3.00 each way when booked a day or more ahead. Yolobus charges riders 62 and older $1.00 for local or intercity trips, Hiring someone with a car covers the rest.
Is there a place in Davis where my father can have lunch with others?
Café Yolo serves a social lunch for people 60 and over at the Davis Senior Center every Friday from 11 a.m.; reserve a day ahead with Meals on Wheels Yolo County.
Can we borrow a walker or wheelchair while we sort out care?
Yes. The Davis Senior Center runs a medical equipment lending closet by appointment; a small donation is welcome.
Can a relative of ours become Dad's paid IHSS caregiver in Davis?
IHSS recipients choose their own providers, and relatives can enroll. The person receiving care has to be on Medi-Cal and aged 65-plus, blind or disabled; apply through the Yolo County intake line at (530) 661-2955.
Does CaregiverConnect screen the caregivers?
No. CaregiverConnect lists people; it does not employ or screen them. Posting costs nothing, $24.99 a month buys Family Premium messaging, and the reference calls and final choice belong to you.
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