Caregiver in Ventura, CA
about 6 mi from Oxnard · 3+ yrs experience
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Oxnard, California · Ventura County
In-Home Caregivers in Oxnard, CA
Oxnard is Ventura County's largest city, and its families can add paid help to whatever care relatives already give. Post the hours you need for free, in English or with a note that your parent speaks Spanish, and compare the caregivers who apply.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Oxnard
Spanish dominates at home in Oxnard: ACS 2020–2024 puts it at 60.7% of people over four, with 26.4% of them Spanish speakers whose English is limited. When your parent would rather talk in Spanish, or in an Indigenous language such as Mixteco, Zapoteco, Purépecha or Triqui, write that at the top of your post; caregivers search for those words. Post under your parent's ZIP code (93030, 93033, 93035 or 93036) with the hours, tasks and any medical background, such as a recent stay at St. John's Regional Medical Center. Caregivers in Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Camarillo and Ventura whose radius reaches you will be notified, and the profiles above update as caregivers join.
If a relative already provides care unpaid and your parent qualifies for IHSS, that relative can be enrolled as the paid provider and a private caregiver hired only for the remaining hours.
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Private in-home caregivers near Oxnard, 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 Granada Hills, CA
about 40 mi from Oxnard · 4+ yrs experience
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2 of 2 available caregivers within 50 miles of Oxnard, 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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What you can post
Types of in-home care families in Oxnard 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 Oxnard
Three credentials are checkable. Ventura County IHSS providers, whether family members or registry caregivers, have passed a Live Scan criminal background check, and registry providers have also had a phone interview with the Public Authority. Agency-employed aides must hold a Home Care Aide Registry listing; independent caregivers can choose to get one. Certified nursing assistants are certified by CDPH. After checking credentials, phone two previous families or employers, hold the interview in your parent's preferred language with your parent there, and pay for a trial shift. A background report needs the caregiver's written consent and is arranged by you: CaregiverConnect performs no vetting, and Verified on a profile reflects an upload, not an investigation.
Questions families here ask at interview
- ¿Habla usted español con mi mamá, y lee las instrucciones del hospital en español?
- Do you speak Mixteco or another Indigenous language?
- Have you cared for someone discharged from St. John's Regional Medical Center?
- Which credentials do you hold: IHSS enrollment here, CNA, or Home Care Aide Registry?
- Would you accompany my father to the Wilson or Palm Vista senior center for meals?
- Would you work alongside my sister, who cares for Mom in the evenings?
- Your hourly rate, please, and does it change on Saturdays?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in Oxnard: hourly rates and schedules
Oxnard posts often cover weekday hours when everyone of working age has left the house, sometimes with an early start so a parent is not alone when the household leaves. Others are for a few hours of bathing and personal care each morning, a weekend shift so the family member who usually provides care can rest, or overnight help after a hospital stay.
| 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.
Oxnard uses the state minimum wage of $16.90; no local ordinance raises it. Ventura County IHSS pays $20.97 an hour, the metro's aides earn a $16.50 median wage, and California agencies bill a $40 median. With a median household income of $96,212 in the city (ACS 2020–2024), the IHSS route is worth checking first if your parent is on Medi-Cal; a relative can be the paid provider. Private hires usually land between the IHSS and agency rates; overtime covers any hours beyond nine 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 Oxnard
- Palm Vista Senior Center801 South C St., 805-385-8163. Daily meals on site, frozen meals for home every two weeks (meal line 805-385-8029), support groups, legal services and fall prevention.
- Wilson Senior Center350 North C St., 805-385-8028. Congregate and home-delivered meals, fitness and support groups.
- IHSS applicationsPhone 805-654-3236 or apply in person in Ventura (4245 Market St.); the Ventura office, 805-654-3260, handles the Oxnard area. The Public Authority registry, 805-654-3416, can suggest providers once hours are approved.
- La Buena Vida family caregiver program (VCAAA)Serves family caregivers in west county cities including Oxnard, and monolingual Spanish-speaking caregivers anywhere in the county: 805-477-7300, option 2.
- MICOPThe Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project began in Oxnard and works with Mixteco, Zapoteco, Purépecha and Triqui-speaking families.
- GO ACCESS and Gold Coast TransitCurb-to-curb GO ACCESS rides across Oxnard for seniors 65+ and ADA-certified riders, $4.00 each way, reservations 805-485-2319. Bus riders 75 and older travel free.
Safety
Hiring safely in Oxnard
Even when the caregiver is a friend of the family, write down the tasks, hours, rate, overtime and notice, and keep a weekly timesheet. Lock away cash and documents, and watch your parent's bank activity. Report suspected abuse to Ventura County Adult Protective Services at 805-654-3200, day or night; reports are confidential. The hiring guide covers contracts and payroll taxes, and this guide explains paying a relative through IHSS.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in Oxnard (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 Oxnard
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Oxnard 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):
- VCAAA listing, Palm Vista Senior Center
- VCAAA listing, Wilson Senior Center
- Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, caregiver services
- Ventura County HSA, IHSS recipients
- Ventura County HSA, IHSS providers (background check, registry interview)
- Ventura County HSA, Adult Protective Services
- Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP)
- Gold Coast Transit District, GO ACCESS paratransit and fares
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
- California DIR, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, local minimum wage inventory
- CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, median cost data tables
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year summary file, Oxnard city
- HCAI, St. Johns Regional Medical Center facility profile
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in Oxnard: frequently asked questions
How do we find a bilingual caregiver in Oxnard?
Spanish is the most common home language in the city. Say in your post that Spanish is required, and check during the interview by holding part of it in Spanish.
My brother already looks after Dad. Can he be paid?
Through IHSS, yes, if your father is approved. Your brother would enroll as a non-registry provider and be paid $20.97 an hour for the authorized hours; you can still hire private help for anything beyond them.
Where can my mother spend the day in Oxnard?
The city's Palm Vista Senior Center on South C Street and Wilson Senior Center on North C Street both serve meals and run activities and support groups.
Is there help for family caregivers who speak only Spanish?
Yes. VCAAA's La Buena Vida program serves monolingual Spanish-speaking caregivers anywhere in the county; call 805-477-7300 and choose option 2.
How does my father get to appointments without a car?
If he is 65 or older he can book GO ACCESS on 805-485-2319 without ADA paperwork; trips cost $4.00 each way within the Gold Coast Transit area.
Does CaregiverConnect screen Oxnard caregivers?
No. You are responsible for checking IDs, references and any background report before you hire.
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