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El Cajon, California

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Showing 1 – 12 of 46 caregivers within 25 miles, nearest first.

Kasey P.

El Cajon, CA · in El Cajon · 1 yr experience

I really am looking for a loving family. I put so much of my headt into the people I care for and im looking forward to doing that with one of your loved ones

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from $23/hrSee profile

Renee F.

El Cajon, CA · about 2 mi from El Cajon · 3 yrs experience

I'm currently enrolled in WPCS and IHSS San Diego Public Authority as a caregiver for older adults, I need to find people who can hire me as their caregiver in San Diego…

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from $20/hrSee profile

Memory C.

Elcajon, CA · about 2 mi from El Cajon · 3 yrs experience

My name is Memory Chama I am c ompassionate caregiver with experience supporting seniors and families. Skilled in providing personal care, companionship, and assistance…

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from $25/hrSee profile
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Alexus C.

San Diego, CA · about 3 mi from El Cajon · 10 yrs experience

Hi, I'm Alexus , a compassionate Home Health Aide with over 10 years of caregiving experience. I'm CPR, AED, and First Aid certified, a licensed driver with reliable…

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from $30/hrSee profile

Edith B.

El Cajon, CA · about 3 mi from El Cajon · 3 yrs experience

Hi everyone! My name is Lily, I’m 33 years old, and I’m currently looking for a part-time elderly caregiving position Monday–Friday from 9:30 AM–2:00 PM. I have hands-on…

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from $26/hrSee profile

Jediline O.

Lake Forest, CA · about 4 mi from El Cajon · 8 yrs experience

My name is Jediline, I have over 8 years of experience as a Caregiver. I specialize in supporting individuals with Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, G-Tube,…

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from $25/hrSee profile

Carina G.

La Mesa, CA · about 4 mi from El Cajon · 14 yrs experience

I’m a caring and compassionate person who genuinely enjoys helping others. I strive to treat clients like I’d want my family to be treated.

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from $35/hrSee profile

Brittany B.

Spring Valley, CA · about 6 mi from El Cajon · 10 yrs experience

I have experience taking care of my elderly father who has had strokes and has heart congestive failure and is paralyzed of left side of body.

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from $20/hrSee profile

Jessica F.

San Diego, CA · about 7 mi from El Cajon · 3 yrs experience

Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.Household Management: Preparing meals, doing laundry,

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from $24/hrSee profile

Elenoa A.

San Diego, CA · about 8 mi from El Cajon · 1 yr experience

I was working as a caregiver for 2 years and I love to care for the elderly and make their day enjoyable.

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Eduardo H.

San Diego, CA · about 9 mi from El Cajon · 24 yrs experience

I’m a former CNA, worked in many skilled nursing facilities for over 20 years, caring, respectful l, friendly, supportive

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Crystal H.

San Diego, CA · about 9 mi from El Cajon · 10 yrs experience

I’m a caring and dependable HCA and Independent Private Caregiver with experience supporting seniors and adults with disabilities. I believe everyone deserves the…

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from $30/hrSee profile

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At a glance

Senior care in El Cajon, CA at a glance

46
caregivers within 25 miles
$27.74
average posted rate per hour (October 2026)
$16.50
median aide wage in California (BLS, May 2025)
104,449
residents of El Cajon (Census ACS 2020–2024)

Posted rates come from live caregiver profiles. The aide wage is the BLS figure for employed home health and personal care aides in California, a benchmark rather than a private rate.

Questions

Common senior care questions in El Cajon, CA

How do I find senior care near me in El Cajon, CA?

Start with the 46 caregivers listed above, all within 25 miles of El Cajon. Posting your care need on CaregiverConnect is free: caregivers near El Cajon see it and can apply. For free local services and benefits, contact your Area Agency on Aging through the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116).

What types of senior care services are available in El Cajon?

Private caregivers provide non-medical help at home: companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands and rides, bathing, dressing and toileting, mobility help, medication reminders, respite for family caregivers, and overnight or live-in care. Skilled nursing, such as injections or wound care, needs a licensed home health agency.

How much does senior care cost in El Cajon in 2026?

Caregivers within 25 miles of El Cajon list an average of $27.74 an hour on their CaregiverConnect profiles (46 profiles, October 2026). Home health and personal care aides in California earn a median $16.50 an hour (BLS, May 2025). Agencies bill families more than that to cover their costs. When you hire directly you agree the rate with the caregiver, and CaregiverConnect takes no commission.

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state-approved training program and competency exam and is listed on the state nurse aide registry. Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training for nursing home aides. A home health aide (HHA) working for a Medicare-certified home health agency must also meet a federal 75-hour training or competency standard. Both can help with personal care. Neither does skilled nursing. Rules for private, non-medical caregivers vary by state.

How do I choose the right senior caregiver?

Write down the tasks and hours you need, then interview more than one caregiver. Ask about experience with similar needs (dementia, transfers, diabetes), call at least two references, verify identity and any certifications, and consider a paid trial shift. Put duties, hours, pay and notice in a written agreement. Our hiring guide has a checklist.

How should families plan and talk about senior care?

Involve the older adult from the start and ask what matters most to them. Agree who in the family coordinates, what the budget is and who pays. Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care at home. Medicaid home care programs, veterans' benefits and long-term care insurance may. Revisit the plan as needs change. The Medicaid programs guide explains the options.

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