Fontana, California · San Bernardino County

In-Home Caregivers in Fontana, CA

Post what your parent needs in Fontana, from a few weekday mornings to help after a Kaiser stay, and caregivers who cover your ZIP code can apply. You hire directly and set the rate together.

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How to find an in-home caregiver in Fontana

Start with the hours and the tasks, not the job title. A Fontana posting that says "Tuesday and Thursday, 8 to 1, help with showering, lunch and a ride to Kaiser on Sierra" draws better applicants than one that says "caregiver needed". Add your ZIP code (92335, 92336 or 92337) so the site can show your posting to caregivers whose travel radius reaches you; nearby caregiver profiles fill in above, closest first, as people sign up. The county's IHSS registry groups Fontana with Rialto and Bloomington when providers choose where they will work, so expect applicants from those neighbors too.

Say which language your parent prefers. Spanish is spoken at home by 49.3% of Fontana residents over four (ACS 2020–2024), and 5.8% speak an Asian or Pacific Island language, so a bilingual caregiver is a realistic request here rather than a long shot. Where your parent has Medi-Cal, start an In-Home Supportive Services request in parallel on (877) 800-4544: the county pays $19.00 an hour for authorized hours, and a private caregiver can cover the rest.

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Private in-home caregivers near Fontana, 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 Perris, CA

about 23 mi from Fontana · 10+ yrs experience

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersTransportationSpanishASLfull-timeHas vehicle

$25/hrSee full profile

Caregiver in Mission Viejo, CA

about 35 mi from Fontana · 3+ yrs experience

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersTransportationTagalogfull-timeHas vehicle

$25/hrSee full profile

Caregiver in Los ÁNgeles Ca, CA

about 46 mi from Fontana · 1+ yrs experience

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersHousekeepingSpanishfull-timeHas vehicle

$23/hrSee full profile

3 of 3 available caregivers within 50 miles of Fontana, 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 Fontana 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 Fontana

Three credentials can be checked for a Fontana caregiver. IHSS providers have cleared a Department of Justice fingerprint check, and those on the county Public Authority registry also supplied reference letters and two months of home-care experience. Independent caregivers can choose to join the state's Home Care Aide list, which is searchable online. Nursing assistants hold a CDPH certificate; Chaffey College trains them locally, including a part-time class at Fontana Adult School. Phone two references yourself, hold the interview where your parent can take part, order a background report from a licensed screening company once the candidate signs consent, and book one or two paid try-out shifts before you commit. CaregiverConnect itself does not screen anyone; its Verified badge records only that an uploaded document passed review.

Questions families here ask at interview

Where in Fontana or the neighboring cities are you based, and how many minutes does it take you to get here for a morning start?
Do you speak Spanish, or another language my mother is comfortable in?
Are you an IHSS provider in San Bernardino County, or on the Public Authority registry?
Have you helped someone in the first weeks home from Kaiser Fontana or Arrowhead Regional, and what did that involve?
Will you drive my father to appointments and the senior center on Ceres Avenue, and how do you charge mileage?
If my father, who has dementia, gets restless and tries to walk out late in the day, what would you do?
What do you charge per hour, and how does that change on nights, weekends or holidays?

Schedules and cost

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

Fontana postings tend to follow commuting families: weekday blocks from early morning to mid-afternoon, a few evening hours to cover dinner and bedtime, and Saturday mornings so the main family caregiver can rest. Help after a hospital stay often starts daily and tapers off. Overnight and live-in arrangements exist but are less common; say if a spare room is available.

Reference point	Hourly	Source
Employed aides, Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario metro (San Bernardino County)	$16.50 median	BLS OEWS, May 2025
IHSS provider wage, San Bernardino County	$19.00	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.

In Fontana the realistic floor for a private caregiver is the county IHSS wage of $19.00, because that is what an experienced provider can earn on a county case; the $16.50 metro aide median and the $16.90 state minimum (Fontana has no local ordinance) sit below it. Agencies average $40.00 an hour statewide, and hiring directly usually lands between the two. Paying a caregiver yourself makes you an employer: federal household payroll rules start above an annual threshold, and California pays personal attendants overtime past 9 hours daily or 45 weekly.

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 Fontana

Fontana Community Senior Center16710 Ceres Avenue, (909) 854-5151; open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday mornings. Weekday lunch to eat in or take away; resource staff on (909) 854-5182 (weekdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) refer families to in-home support and aging services. Home meal delivery from the center is suspended; Family Services Association’s Meals on Wheels is (951) 342-3057.
Fontana Senior TransportationRides within city limits for residents 55 and older to doctors, hospitals, shopping and the senior center, run with GoGoGrandparent; (909) 854-5154.
San Bernardino County Aging and Adult ServicesIHSS applications (877) 800-4544; senior information line (800) 510-2020 on weekdays; Family Caregiver Support Program, Long-Term Care Ombudsman and HICAP.
IHSS Public Authority registryScreened providers for IHSS recipients who have no one to hire, plus a back-up system for urgent gaps; (866) 985-6322.
Inland Caregiver Resource CenterClasses, counseling and support groups for family caregivers in San Bernardino County; register as a client on 1-800-675-6694.
OmniAccess paratransit (Omnitrans)For riders whose disability prevents use of the bus; $3.75 for trips of one to three zones, a personal care attendant rides free. Applications (800) 966-6428.

Safety

Hiring safely in Fontana

Before the first shift, put the job in writing (tasks, hours, pay, overtime, mileage, notice and emergency numbers) and have both of you sign. Keep a weekly timesheet, lock away cards, checks and medication, and turn on bank alerts. To report possible mistreatment of an elder or dependent adult in Fontana, ring San Bernardino County's 24-hour hotline, (877) 565-2020. Screening steps and payroll are covered in our hiring guide.

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How it works

How to hire a private caregiver in Fontana (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.

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Find caregivers near Fontana

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

Fontana is part of San Bernardino County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.

Elsewhere in San Bernardino County: Victorville · Hesperia

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 2026-10-14):

Questions

Hiring a caregiver in Fontana: frequently asked questions

How do I find a caregiver in Fontana?

Open a free family account and describe the schedule and duties along with your ZIP code; anyone whose radius covers Fontana can then apply. Read their profiles, message the ones you like and interview before you agree anything.

Can a relative in Fontana be paid by the state for caregiving?

Yes, through IHSS, once your parent is enrolled in Medi-Cal and the county approves hours. The relative enrolls as the provider and is paid $19.00 an hour by the state for those hours. Start the application on (877) 800-4544.

Is there help getting my mother to appointments?

Fontana residents 55 and older can book rides within the city through the senior transportation program on (909) 854-5154. For trips further afield, OmniAccess serves people who cannot use the regular bus. A caregiver who drives can also cover appointments; agree mileage in advance.

Where can I get a break as a family caregiver?

The Inland Caregiver Resource Center (1-800-675-6694) and the county Family Caregiver Support Program both work with family caregivers in Fontana. A private caregiver for one or two fixed afternoons a week is the most common way families post respite here.

Does CaregiverConnect check caregivers?

Not on its own. Background screening is not something the site performs; a caregiver may submit results for a reviewed Verified badge, and the reference calls and identity check stay with you.

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