Caregiver in Sacramento, CA
about 9 mi from West Sacramento · 1+ yrs experience
$24/hrSee full profile
West Sacramento, California · Yolo County
In-Home Caregivers in West Sacramento, CA
Posting is free: say what kind of help your parent needs and add a 95605 or 95691 ZIP code. Caregivers closest to that address are listed first below.
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How to find an in-home caregiver in West Sacramento
If you hire in home caregivers in West Sacramento yourself, you become the employer, and with no city wage law in Berkeley's Labor Center tracker the minimum is California's $16.90. Caregivers who answer will often also work in Sacramento, where IHSS pays $19.15, a dime more than Yolo County's $19.05, so an offer near those rates is competitive. Expect applicants from Sacramento, Davis and Woodland as well as from town. Most residents drive, so if your parent needs rides, say whether the caregiver will use their own car and whether you will pay mileage.
Many households here are multilingual: 37.2% of residents over four talk at home in something besides English, about one in five in Spanish, and the foreign-born population includes people from Latin America, Asia and Europe according to 2020–2024 Census survey data. Name the language your mother is most at ease in, whether Spanish, Russian or another, in your post. Caregiver profiles below update as people in and around West Sacramento join.
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Private in-home caregivers near West Sacramento, 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 San Marcos, CA
about 45 mi from West Sacramento · 10+ yrs experience
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2 of 2 available caregivers within 50 miles of West Sacramento, 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 West Sacramento 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 West Sacramento
Check what can be checked. Ask whether the applicant is an enrolled IHSS provider in Yolo or Sacramento County; providers on the Yolo Public Authority registry have been through an interview, criminal background clearance, drug screening, TB test and reference checks. Agency-placed aides must hold a current state home care aide registration, and CNA certificates can be confirmed online with CDPH. Phone two earlier employers, include your parent when you meet candidates at home, and agree one paid trial day before you set regular hours. Nobody on CaregiverConnect has been screened by us; a background check is something you can arrange with the applicant's signed permission.
Questions families here ask at interview
- My father has appointments at UC Davis Medical Center on Stockton Boulevard. Can you drive him and wait during the visit?
- If you have other clients in Sacramento, which of our days could clash with theirs?
- Have you used Yolobus Special or the Via rideshare with a client before?
- Would you take my mother to Active Aging classes or the Wednesday Café Yolo lunch at the Community Center?
- Which languages do you speak with clients?
- My parent lives with us. How would you handle tasks when family members are home during your shift?
- If my father ended up on the floor and you could not get him up safely, what would your next steps be?
Schedules and cost
What in-home care costs in West Sacramento: hourly rates and schedules
In West Sacramento the most common requests are weekday daytime care while relatives who share the home are at work, morning or evening personal-care visits for bathing and dressing, appointment days in Sacramento, and respite on weekends so family caregivers can rest. If your parent lives with you, explain who else is home and when.
| Reference point | Hourly | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Employed aides, Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom metro (Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo counties) | $16.50 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| IHSS provider wage, Yolo County | $19.05 | 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.
Three numbers frame home care pay in West Sacramento: $16.90 under state law, $16.50 as the May 2025 BLS median for aides across the region, and $19.05 from Yolo County IHSS. Agencies charge roughly twice the IHSS figure; CareScout's 2025 survey put non-medical agency care in California at $40 an hour. Budget for overtime too: California triggers it for personal attendants when a single day exceeds nine hours or the week's total climbs past 45. One in five residents 65 and older here lives below the poverty line, so a parent on Medi-Cal should apply for IHSS at the county's Jefferson Boulevard office at (916) 375-6200 ext. 2955 before paying privately.
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 West Sacramento
- Active Aging at the West Sacramento Community Center1075 West Capitol Avenue. Programs for West Sacramento residents 50 and older run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays; free programs need a $20 annual membership with proof of residency. Call (916) 617-5320.
- City Information & AssistanceA Senior Information Specialist meets by appointment, weekdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Community Center, with referrals for HICAP Medicare help, HEAP, legal services, food, eyeglass vouchers and tax help. No fee; (916) 617-4620.
- Rides: Via, Yolobus Special and senior vouchersVia rideshare covers the whole city for a flat fare. Yolobus Special is ADA paratransit, (530) 666-2877 or (916) 371-2877. Yolo Adult Day Health Center, (530) 666-8828, gives Yolobus Special vouchers to people 60 and over certified as needing door-to-door help.
- Meals on Wheels Yolo CountyFrozen meals delivered to eligible West Sacramento seniors, with priority after a hospital discharge, and Café Yolo lunch at the Community Center on Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon. Intake: 530-662-7035 or welcome@mowyolo.org.
- Yolo County IHSS, West Sacramento office500 A Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 100. The intake phone, (916) 375-6200 extension 2955, is staffed on weekdays during business hours. Approved recipients can ask the Public Authority, (530) 661-2676, for a free list of registry caregivers.
- Del Oro Caregiver Resource CenterDel Oro offers free public talks and support for people caring for a relative, across a 13-county area that takes in Yolo; call (916) 728-9333.
Safety
Hiring safely in West Sacramento
Before the first shift, set down in writing duties, pay per hour, overtime, gas money for errands, and a notice period for ending the job. Both of you should sign the hours every week, and checkbooks, jewelry and spare keys belong in a locked drawer. Suspected mistreatment or money exploitation goes to Yolo County Adult Protective Services at (916) 375-6239 or West Sacramento police at (916) 617-4900; the county also takes reports on 1-888-675-1115. For payroll and taxes, see how to hire a private caregiver.
How it works
How to hire a private caregiver in West Sacramento (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.
Widen your search
Find caregivers near West Sacramento
Caregivers set a travel radius, so a caregiver based in a neighbouring town may well cover your home. These pages show who is nearby.
West Sacramento is part of Yolo 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):
- City of West Sacramento, Active Aging (archived Apr 2026)
- City of West Sacramento, support for seniors (archived Jul 2026)
- City of West Sacramento, senior transportation (archived Jun 2026)
- Meals on Wheels Yolo County, home-delivered meals
- Meals on Wheels Yolo County, Café Yolo social dining
- Yolo County, In-Home Supportive Services (archived Jun 2026)
- Yolo County IHSS Public Authority, joining the registry
- Yolo County IHSS Public Authority, becoming a provider (APS line)
- Yolobus Special ADA paratransit (application languages)
- Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center
- UC Berkeley Labor Center, inventory of local minimum wage ordinances
- CDSS, IHSS wages by county
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
- 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 profile, West Sacramento city (via MCDC)
Questions
Hiring a caregiver in West Sacramento: frequently asked questions
What is the minimum hourly pay for a caregiver in West Sacramento?
California's $16.90; West Sacramento has not set a higher local rate. Caregivers who also work for IHSS clients earn $19.05 in Yolo County, which shapes what they expect.
My mother lives in West Sacramento but I live in Sacramento. Which county handles her IHSS?
Yolo County, because IHSS follows the recipient's address. She can apply at the West Sacramento office on Jefferson Boulevard or by phone on (916) 375-6200 ext. 2955.
Is there a daytime program in town where Dad could meet people his age?
Yes. The Active Aging program at the Community Center offers classes and a senior lounge on weekdays for residents 50 and over; most programs need a $20 yearly membership.
How can my parent get around without driving?
The city's Via rideshare goes anywhere in West Sacramento for a flat fare, booked by app or phone. Riders with a qualifying disability can apply for Yolobus Special paratransit, and seniors who need door-to-door help may get vouchers through Yolo Adult Day Health Center.
Can a relative be paid through IHSS?
Yes. The recipient picks the provider, and family, friends or neighbors can enroll; the Yolo County IHSS Public Authority can guide them through orientation and the background check.
Does CaregiverConnect run background checks?
No. It is a marketplace, not an agency: posting costs nothing, messaging comes with the $24.99 monthly Family Premium, and you alone decide whom to hire.
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