In-Home Caregivers in Selma, CA
Three in ten Selma households have a member aged 65-plus, while the city has only a few care homes. If your parent needs steady help at home, list the hours here at no charge and choose the caregiver yourself.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in Selma
Post your request under ZIP code 93662 with the schedule, the tasks and anything unusual about the home. Caregivers whose radius includes Selma are notified and can apply; profiles close to Selma are shown above as they join. You may hear from caregivers living in Selma or coming up and down Highway 99 from Kingsburg, Fowler or south Fresno, and some from Reedley or Sanger to the east, so ask about the commute and whether they drive. A caregiver who uses buses can reach Selma on FCRTA's weekday Southeast and Kingsburg–Reedley routes, which stop along Whitson Street. Spanish is spoken at home by 49.2% of Selma's population aged five-plus (ACS 2020–2024), and 21.4% speak it with limited English; if your parent is one of them, put the language requirement in the posting.
Private in-home caregivers near Selma, 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 Selma have joined yet
We do not pad this page with distant profiles. Posting is free, and caregivers who join in Fresno County see it immediately.
Counts come from live caregiver profiles on CaregiverConnect. Sample and test profiles are never shown here.
Are you a caregiver in Selma?
Open postings and a free profile.
Types of in-home care families in Selma 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 Selma
Check what applicants hold. Registry listing is compulsory for agency aides, and independents can choose whether to join; IHSS providers are enrolled through Fresno County; and certified nursing assistants appear on CDPH's register; the closest courses are at Reedley College and Sanger Adult School. Look the credential up rather than accepting a photocopy. Speak with two references, including someone who supervised the caregiver at Bethel, Rolling Hills or another facility if they worked there. Meet at home so your parent is part of the interview, get written consent before any consumer background report, and begin with one paid trial shift. CaregiverConnect runs no checks itself; a Verified badge just marks a document sent in for review.
Questions families here ask at interview
- How far from Selma is your home, and how long does the drive take?
- Tell me about caring for someone just home from Adventist Health Selma or a Fresno hospital.
- Which credentials do you have: CNA, IHSS or the Home Care Aide Registry?
- Have you worked at Bethel Senior Living, Bethel Lutheran Home or Rolling Hills Care Center?
- Would my mother be able to talk with you in Spanish all shift?
- Could you drive my father to the Selma Senior Center lunch and wait for him?
- What do trips to Fresno add to your hourly rate?
What in-home care costs in Selma: hourly rates and schedules
Selma families typically post weekday daytime shifts while relatives work, morning visits for personal care, more hours in the weeks after a hospital discharge, and weekend or evening relief for the family member who lives with the parent. The Selma Senior Center opens weekdays from 8 to 2 with hot lunches, which can shorten the paid day.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Fresno metro (Fresno County) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Fresno County | $18.75 | 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.
Selma follows California's $16.90 minimum wage; it has no local ordinance. For comparison, Fresno County IHSS work pays $18.75, the metro's employed home aides sit at a $16.50 median, and agency non-medical care in California carries a $40 median. A private arrangement often lands near the IHSS figure, plus extra for nights, weekends and mileage. If you employ a personal attendant yourself, any hour beyond the ninth in a day, or beyond the 45th in a week, is overtime.
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 Selma
- Selma Senior CenterActivities, health services and information for anyone 55 and older, weekdays 8 am to 2 pm; hot lunches Monday to Friday for those 60 and over. (559) 891-2239.
- Fresno County Selma Regional CenterOpen 7:30 to 3:30 at 3830 McCall Avenue for Medi-Cal, CalFresh and Health Care Options (559-600-5227). IHSS applications go through (559) 600-6666.
- Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging(559) 214-0299. Information and referral, meals brought to the home, MSSP and care management.
- Valley Caregiver Resource CenterFree support for family caregivers, including support groups, classes and counseling; 559-224-9154, open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
- FCRTA buses from SelmaSoutheast Transit runs weekdays to downtown Fresno, $1.75 one way for riders 60 and over; the Kingsburg–Reedley route connects Selma with Fowler, Parlier and Reedley. Schedules: 1-855-612-5184.
- Reporting abuse or care-home concernsThe APS hotline, (559) 600-3383 or (800) 418-1426, takes elder abuse reports; the Ombudsman at (559) 224-9177 handles nursing home and care home issues.
Hiring safely in Selma
Agree in writing on duties, hours, pay, overtime, mileage, days off and notice before the first shift, with emergency contacts and the names of your parent's doctors. Have the caregiver sign a weekly timesheet, keep cash, jewelry and medications secured, and check your parent's account statements. If you suspect abuse or neglect, phone Adult Protective Services on (559) 600-3383. Our private caregiver hiring guide covers contracts and payroll.
How to hire a private caregiver in Selma (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 Selma
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
Selma is part of Fresno County; the hub pages list every town and area they cover.
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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
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Fresno, CA
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- California DIR, minimum wage FAQ
- 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 (DP02), Selma city
- CDPH, Licensed and Certified Healthcare Facility Listing (September 16, 2026)
- CDSS Community Care Licensing open data, RCFE file (May 25, 2025)
- City of Selma, Seniors Services
- Fresno County Department of Social Services, locations and services
- California Department of Aging, Fresno County services directory
- Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging, Family Caregiver Support Program
- FCRTA, Southeast Transit and Kingsburg–Reedley fliers
- Fresno County, IHSS Public Authority Provider Registry (PARCC and APS numbers)
Hiring a caregiver in Selma: frequently asked questions
How does posting a caregiver job in Selma work?
Create a free family account, post under 93662 with the hours and tasks, and wait for caregivers whose radius covers Selma to apply. You pick whom to interview.
What should a Selma family budget per hour?
Use the Fresno County IHSS wage of $18.75 as a starting point, then add a premium for nights, weekends, dementia care and driving. California agencies charge a $40 median, and hiring directly normally costs less than that.
Can my parent get IHSS in Selma?
Medi-Cal recipients who need daily help to stay at home can apply for IHSS on (559) 600-6666; the county assesses the hours, and the paid provider can be a relative.
What senior services are in Selma itself?
The Selma Senior Center offers weekday activities and hot lunches, and the county's Selma Regional Center on McCall Avenue handles Medi-Cal and CalFresh. Adult day health centers are in Fresno.
Is there a hospital in Selma?
Yes. Adventist Health Selma on Rose Avenue is licensed for 62 beds and has standby emergency service. Many families also use Fresno hospitals for specialist care.
Has CaregiverConnect vetted the caregivers who apply?
No. CaregiverConnect does not screen or background-check caregivers; check credentials, references and a consented background report yourself.
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