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National City, California · San Diego County
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More than a third of National City households include someone 65 or older, and the county IHSS Public Authority is on Mile of Cars Way. Post free, compare nearby caregivers and hire directly.
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How to find a caregiver in National City
Hiring in National City starts with a free posting that gives your ZIP code (91950), the days and hours, the tasks and the language you need. Caregivers whose travel radius covers the city see it at once; the cards above show the nearest available profiles, several based in or around National City and the rest in Chula Vista and south San Diego, a short trip by Blue Line or I-5. Language is usually the deciding factor here: 51.5% of residents speak Spanish at home, 22.2% speak Spanish and English less than "very well", and about one in eight speak Tagalog, so say in the posting which language your parent is most comfortable in. If your parent has Medi-Cal, check IHSS first; the Public Authority that enrols providers and keeps a registry of them is in town.
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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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6 of 48 available caregivers within 50 miles of National City, 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 National City 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: meals, reminders, housekeeping, errands, company.
- Personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers.
- Companion care: conversation, walks, appointments, errands.
- Dementia care: routine-based support; ask for experience.
- Respite care: shifts so a family caregiver can rest or work.
- Overnight and live-in: night supervision or room-and-board arrangements.
- Post-surgery recovery: non-medical help after a hospital stay.
- Part-time and flexible: a few hours on set days is the usual start.
Choosing well
Evaluating caregivers in National City
Start with the credentials that can be checked: a listing on the state Home Care Aide Registry (required for agency aides, optional for independents), IHSS provider enrolment through the Public Authority at 401 Mile of Cars Way (which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check), or a CNA certificate from CDPH. Then call two earlier families, interview at home in your parent's language, order a background check through a consumer-reporting agency with signed consent, and pay for trial shifts before agreeing a schedule. CaregiverConnect does not vet or screen caregivers; the Verified badge means only that the caregiver uploaded proof we reviewed.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Do you speak Spanish or Tagalog, and which do you use with the people you care for?
- Are you an enrolled IHSS provider, and could you be paid through IHSS for some of my father's hours?
- Have you worked in one of the residential care homes here, and why did you move to private care?
- How would you get here: Blue Line to 8th Street or 24th Street, bus, or your own car?
- Have you looked after someone coming home from Paradise Valley Hospital, and what did you watch for?
- What is your rate, and does it change for weekends, nights or lifting?
- Which days and hours can you commit to, and for how long?
Schedules and cost
Typical schedules and what care costs in National City
National City families most often post weekday daytime hours for a parent in a shared household, respite for a relative who is the IHSS provider, companionship with errands, and short recovery periods after a hospital stay. Overnights are requested mainly for dementia; live-in is rare.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, San Diego metro (San Diego County) | $16.97 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, San Diego County | $20.40 | CDSS; effective March 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.
With a median household income of $66,841, National City families lean on IHSS more than private pay, and $20.40 (the county IHSS wage from March 2026) is the rate most local caregivers quote for private hours too. Few agencies are based in the city (two licensed on the May 2025 CDSS file), so the $40 agency median is a comparison rather than a local option. The $16.90 state minimum applies, not San Diego's $17.75; overtime for a personal attendant starts after nine hours in a day or 45 in a week.
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 National City
- San Diego County IHSS Public Authority401 Mile of Cars Way, Suite 200, (866) 351-7722. Registry of enrolled IHSS providers, enrolment for a relative you want paid as your parent's provider, and training.
- Aging & Independence Services (County of San Diego)(800) 339-4661: the county line for starting an IHSS application, caregiver support and APS.
- George H. Waters Nutrition Center1415 D Avenue, (619) 336-6750. Weekday lunch for seniors; home-delivered meals for those who cannot come in, suggested contribution $3.50 a meal, (619) 336-6752.
- Kimball Senior Center1221 D Avenue, (619) 336-6760. City senior centre open Tuesday to Thursday 9 am to 4 pm.
- Paradise Valley Hospital2400 East Fourth Street. The city's acute-care hospital; ask its discharge planners what home support your parent will need.
- Southern Caregiver Resource Center891 Kuhn Drive, Suite 200, Chula Vista, (858) 268-4432. Support groups, classes and a Spanish-language workshop series that is free.
- MTS Access paratransit$6 per one-way scheduled trip from 1 October 2026 for certified riders, (888) 517-9627.
Safety
Hiring safely in National City
Write down duties, hours, rate, overtime, mileage and notice and both sign it; keep a weekly timesheet; keep cash, cards and documents locked and set up account alerts; agree a short daily report. If a caregiver is paid through IHSS, timesheets go through the state system as well. If you suspect abuse or neglect, call Aging & Independence Services on (800) 339-4661. The hiring guide covers the agreement and taxes.
How it works
How to find and hire a caregiver in National City
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
Who, which tasks, which days and time blocks, budget, start date. About ten minutes, free.
Your posting goes live
Caregivers in range see it immediately. Edit or close it any time from your dashboard.
Review caregivers and applicants
Experience, care types, languages, rates, availability. Applicants appear under your posting.
Message and hire
Messaging and confirming a hire are part of Family Premium ($24.99/month, cancel anytime). Browsing, posting and applications are free.
Agree terms and pay directly
Rate, schedule and payment are between you and the caregiver. No percentage is taken.
Pricing, plainly
What is free and what costs money
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- Messaging, direct job requests, confirming a hire; cancel any time
No commission on what you pay the caregiver; payments are between you. Details on the pricing page.
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Find caregivers near National City
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
National City is part of South Bay San Diego, which sits within San Diego County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.
Guides
Useful reading before you apply
California caregiver requirements: HCA registry, IHSS and CNA explained
Which rules apply to a caregiver in California depends on who pays them. A plain-language map of the Home Care Aide Registry, IHSS provider enrolment and CNA/HHA certification, with the official sources.
What caregivers earn in California and Arizona: BLS, IHSS and minimum wage (2026)
Median hourly pay for home health and personal care aides by metro area from the May 2025 BLS survey, county IHSS wages, state minimum wages, and how private rates relate to them.
How to hire a private caregiver: cost, screening, taxes and a written agreement
What a private in-home caregiver costs compared with an agency, how to screen and check references, the household-employer tax and overtime rules in California and Arizona, and what to put in writing.
Imperial County caregiver resources: training, job centres, IHSS, senior services and transport
A verified directory of the agencies and programmes caregivers and families in El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Imperial, Holtville, Westmorland and Calipatria actually use, with addresses and phone numbers checked on 12 October 2026.
Sources (checked 2026-10-13):
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024, National City city (DP02, DP03, DP05, C16001)
- BLS OEWS May 2025, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- California DIR, minimum wage FAQ
- CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025
- CDSS Community Care Licensing open data (HCO and RCFE files, May 2025)
- San Diego County IHSS Public Authority
- County of San Diego, Aging & Independence Services
- City of National City, Senior Services
- HCAI hospital profile, Paradise Valley Hospital
- Southern Caregiver Resource Center
- MTS Access
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in National City: frequently asked questions
Can a family member be paid to care for my mother in National City?
Through IHSS, yes, if she has Medi-Cal and the county assesses her as needing help at home. The relative enrols as her provider at the Public Authority on Mile of Cars Way and is paid $20.40 an hour for approved hours.
How do I find a Tagalog-speaking caregiver?
Say so in the posting and filter the caregiver cards by language. About one in eight National City residents speak Tagalog at home, so local profiles often list it.
What is a fair private rate here?
Around the $20.40 IHSS wage for standard daytime care, more for dementia, lifting or nights; the $40 agency median is the upper comparison. Each caregiver states a rate on their profile.
Who checks the caregiver's background?
You do, with a consumer-reporting check the caregiver consents to, plus references. CaregiverConnect does not run checks; IHSS enrolment includes a state fingerprint check, which you can ask about.
Is there a residential alternative in National City?
The May 2025 CDSS file lists nine licensed RCFEs (residential care facilities for the elderly) in the city, 385 beds in all, five of them six-bed homes. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman at Aging & Independence Services handles facility concerns.
What is free for families on CaregiverConnect?
Posting, browsing and receiving applications. Messaging, direct job requests and confirming a hire need Family Premium, $24.99 a month, cancel any time.
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