SKILLED Caregiver w/ CNA Cert

CNAs: Trade the "Hallway Hustle" for One-on-One Excellence. You didn't get your certification to spend your day racing against a clock. You got it to provide care that matters. At Home Instead, we’re looking for Elite Skilled Caregivers who are ready to trade 15-to-1 ratios for 1-to-1 connections.

The "HCA-Ready" Fast-Track Bonus

Are you already registered with the state? If you have an active HCA number and a completed Live Scan, we want to reward your preparation!

• Get a $125 Credential Recognition Bonus added to your very first paycheck. Let’s get you started and earning right away!

Why Professional Caregivers Choose Us:

• Premium Pay: $21–$24/hr starting rate.
• Schedules That Actually Flex: Whether it’s a full-time career or a strategic side-hustle, we build schedules that respect your life outside of work.
• Real Support: You are never on an island. Our local office team is available 24/7 to ensure you have the tools and safety protocols you need to succeed.
• Career Logic: We don't just "fill shifts." We match you with clients based on your skills and personality so the work feels natural, not forced.
• Continuing Education Credits: We have the online training to fulfill you’re the credits needed to maintain your CAN. We also partner with SBCC to provide monthly in person CNA credits.

Grow With the Industry Leaders

Home Instead pioneered in-home senior care, and we’re committed to helping you shine in your career:

• Training Provided: We'll give you all the training you need to feel confident and succeed.
• Lots of Ways to Grow: There are plenty of opportunities to learn new things and move up in your career.

Where Every Match is Meaningful. We don’t just "assign shifts"—we build life-changing relationships. By matching you with local seniors who fit your personality and lifestyle, we ensure your workday is filled with genuine friendship and mutual respect.

Ready to be celebrated, not just scheduled? If you’re a compassionate CNA looking for a team that feels like family, a schedule that respects your life, and pay that reflects your value—we can’t wait to meet you. Join our Santa Barbara team and start making a real difference today.

6-months of experience preferred; paid training; background check required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Completion of CNA Certification Program; Current California CNA Certification
• Minimum One (1) Year experience as Certified Nurses Aide in Supervised Setting within Past Three (3) Years
• Ability to Treat and Care for Seniors and Their Property with Dignity and Respect
• Ability to Communicate with Clients in a Friendly and Congenial Manner
• Must Have Reliable Transportation and Auto Insurance

Duties Include, but are Not Limited to:

• Alzheimer’s Care / Parkinson's Care
• Assistance with Grooming, Bathing, and Incontinence Care
• Companionship and Conversation
• Light Housekeeping Tasks and Meal Preparation
• Medication and Appointment Reminders
• Taking Clients on Outings
• Encouraging Daily Exercise

Shifts Available:

• Work to Fill Your Schedule
• Full-time, Part-time, Overnight, Overtime, and Weekend Shifts Available

Benefits of Being a Home Instead Care Professional:

• Competitive Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.00
• Reliable and Consistent Scheduling
• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid New Hire Training
• Up to 120 Hours of Holiday Overtime Available Annually
• Employees Who Work 20+ Hours / Week are Eligible for Free Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Travel Reimbursement
• Up to $5,250 Tuition / Year at Bellevue University
• Referral Cash Bonus
• Fun, Supportive and Family Oriented Work Environment with Awesome Coworkers!

Sick Time:

In accordance with California’s Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, all employees are eligible for paid sick leave.Employees accrue paid sick leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, starting from their first day of employment. Unused sick leave carries over year-to-year, capped at a maximum of 80 hours (10 days).

Service Areas: We service clients across Santa Barbara County. As an agency, our goal is to match you to a client that is within your ideal driving range.

Santa Barbara county including: Goleta, Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, Montecito, Summerland, Carpinteria.

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