In-Home Caregivers in Redding, CA
Post what your parent needs in Redding, from a few hours of help after surgery to regular weekday care, and caregivers who live closest see it first. Posting costs nothing.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Redding
Hiring privately in Redding usually means finding someone who lives in the city or a short drive away in Anderson, Shasta Lake or Palo Cedro. Caregivers here drive to work, and most will ask about the route, parking and whether your parent's street is easy to find. A clear post saves time: the ZIP code, the help needed (showering, meals, medication reminders, rides to Mercy or Shasta Regional), the days and hours, and any pets or stairs. Redding families post requests on this page; the caregiver profiles below are listed from your ZIP code outward and update as new people join.
Think about what your parent will accept. ACS 2020–2024 counts 5,559 Redding households made up of a single person 65 or older, and someone used to managing alone may resist help at first. A few short visits a week, framed as company or help with errands, often lead to more personal care later. If the need follows a hospital stay, ask the discharge planner for the expected recovery period so you can post a realistic start and end date.
Private in-home caregivers near Redding, 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.
No caregivers within 50 miles of Redding have joined yet
We do not pad this page with distant profiles. Posting is free, and caregivers who join in Shasta County see it immediately.
Counts come from live caregiver profiles on CaregiverConnect. Sample and test profiles are never shown here.
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Types of in-home care families in Redding 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
Evaluating caregivers in Redding
Credentials vary, so ask for proof. An enrolled Shasta County IHSS provider has completed the county's two-hour orientation, cleared the state background check and signed the provider agreement. Licensed agencies can send only registered aides; an independent may have no registry number at all. A certified nursing assistant can give you a CDPH certificate number; Shasta College trains them locally. Then do your own checking: speak to two past employers, make sure your parent joins the interview, then try one paid shift together. CaregiverConnect does not run background or reference checks on anyone; if you order a screening report, get the caregiver's written permission first.
Questions families here ask at interview
- Which part of Redding are you based in, and what is your drive time to us?
- Have you helped anyone home from Mercy, Shasta Regional or Vibra after surgery?
- Can you drive Mom to appointments, and is your car insured for passengers?
- Are you enrolled with Shasta County IHSS, or would you be willing to enroll?
- What would you do if she refused a shower or a meal?
- On a smoky or very hot afternoon, how would you keep her safe at home?
- Could you cover Saturdays or an occasional night?
What in-home care costs in Redding: hourly rates and schedules
Redding families commonly post weekday morning visits for washing, dressing and breakfast; an evening call for supper and pills; or several full days while relatives are at work. Overnight help for a short spell after a discharge also comes up, and so does weekend relief for a husband or wife who carries most of the load.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Redding metro (Shasta County) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Shasta County | $18.50 | 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.
For home care in Redding, start from these figures. California's minimum is $16.90, and Redding has no local minimum wage. Aides in the Redding metro earned a median of $16.50 in May 2025, while Shasta County pays IHSS providers $18.50 from January 1, 2026. Agency non-medical care runs to a $40 statewide median in CareScout's 2025 survey. An hourly offer close to the county IHSS figure will compete well, and as the payer you are the employer for tax purposes. State overtime for personal attendants kicks in after nine hours in a day, or after 45 in the week. With Medi-Cal, your parent may get some hours paid by IHSS; the application line is (530) 225-5507.
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.
Caregiver resources for families in Redding
- Shasta County IHSS and Adult ServicesIHSS applications and questions on (530) 225-5507; the county adult services office is at 2640 Breslauer Way, open weekdays 8 to 5, and its general help line is (530) 225-5200.
- Dignity Health Connected LivingDay programs for older adults in Redding, adult day health care among them, plus senior companions, support groups and information and assistance; formerly Golden Umbrella. 200 Mercy Drive, 530-223-6034.
- Redding Senior CenterListed by the county as a pickup point for The Senior Source, a local guide to senior placement and resources. 2290 Benton Drive.
- PSA 2 Area Agency on AgingInformation and assistance, Medicare counseling through HICAP, senior legal services, transportation and family caregiver support for Shasta and four other northern counties. (800) 510-2020.
- RABA Response paratransitShared rides for certified riders who cannot use the bus, booked a day ahead and up to 14 days out on 530.241.2877 (option 2). A personal care attendant rides free. Weekday hours 5:50 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Disability Action CenterIndependent living services and free loans of equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers. 2453 Athens Ave, (530) 242-8550.
Hiring safely in Redding
A signed page listing duties, the hourly rate, overtime, mileage, notice and holiday pay prevents most disputes. Have the caregiver fill in a timesheet weekly, store cash, pills and checkbooks somewhere locked, and arrange bank alerts on your parent's account for big withdrawals. Shasta County APS answers day and night on (530) 225-5798 for any worry about mistreatment or missing money; California's own APS number is 1-833-401-0832. For payroll and taxes, read our private hiring guide.
How to hire a private caregiver in Redding (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
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.
Find caregivers near Redding
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Redding is part of Shasta County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.
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
- Shasta County HHSA, In-Home Care (IHSS) (archived January 29, 2026)
- Shasta County HHSA, Adult Services - City of Redding (archived February 2, 2025)
- Shasta County HHSA, Support & Help Lines - Older Adults (archived January 29, 2026)
- Shasta County HHSA, Older Adult Support (archived February 2, 2025)
- Shasta County HHSA, Adult Protective Services (archived January 29, 2026)
- PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging
- RABA, RABA Response paratransit
- Shasta College, Nurse Aide / Home Health Aide certificate
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, local minimum wage inventory
- 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 profiles, Redding city
- HCAI facility profile, Mercy Medical Center Redding
Hiring a caregiver in Redding: frequently asked questions
How do I find in home caregivers in Redding?
Start with a free post listing your parent's ZIP code, the tasks and the schedule. Redding caregivers are shown it first, and you can also browse profiles on this page sorted by distance. Interview at least two people before choosing.
What does home care cost in Redding?
Expect private rates to start near the $16.90 state minimum, with $18.50, the Shasta County IHSS rate, as a common benchmark. Agency care in California has a $40 median hourly cost in CareScout's 2025 survey.
Can Medi-Cal pay for a caregiver in Redding?
Through IHSS, yes, if your relative is 60 or older, blind or disabled, on Medi-Cal and needs help to remain at home. A family member or friend can enroll as the paid provider. Start on (530) 225-5507.
Where is adult day care in Redding?
Dignity Health Connected Living on Mercy Drive operates two day programs, one of them licensed as adult day health care. Call 530-223-6034 to ask about eligibility, cost and openings.
How can Mom get to appointments without driving?
RABA Response is for riders whose disability rules out the bus; she would apply, attend an in-person assessment and normally hear back within 21 days. A wheelchair or scooter user can also request an on-demand ride under the state Access for All program through RABA.
Are caregivers on CaregiverConnect background checked?
Not by us. CaregiverConnect does not check backgrounds, licenses or references. You can post without paying. To message applicants and confirm a hire, switch on Family Premium for $24.99 per month.
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