Caregiver jobs and care in San Jose, CA on HeySitters
Loved by families and caregivers in San Jose

20+ Caregiver Jobs and Care Options in San Jose

Caregiving in San Jose means serving a diverse, multicultural senior population. Professionals who can provide culturally sensitive and compassionate care are highly sought after to support the families that built Silicon Valley. Families can hire direct, and caregivers can find local work without agency-style friction. This is the direct-hire marketplace for San Jose.

Companion Care Mobility Support Dementia Care Overnight Help

San Jose at a glance

36+ Live Local Jobs
140+ Caregiver Profiles
$18-40 Typical local rate range
23+ Live jobs and local hiring activity
140+ Caregiver profiles across the broader network
$18-40 Typical local rate range
Free to Join Families can post jobs free and caregivers can apply free
For Families

Hire trusted caregivers in San Jose

Families can browse local profiles, review rates, post a job for free, and connect through HeySitters with more confidence in San Jose.

  • Browse trusted care options around Downtown, Willow Glen, Japantown.
  • Review local pricing before you post your role.
  • Post for free, then upgrade to Premium when you want to reply and message caregivers.
Post a Job or Start Hiring
For Caregivers

Build your profile and apply for verified local work

Caregivers can create a strong profile, review live local openings, and message job posters for free through a direct local marketplace.

  • Create a profile that families in San Jose can discover.
  • Apply to relevant jobs without commissions on your pay.
  • Add the Verified Badge and a complete bio to stand out faster.
Join Free as a Caregiver
Local Hiring Guide

Caregiver jobs and care guide for San Jose

Use this page to compare local caregiver jobs, direct-hire care options, rates, trust signals, and nearby areas around San Jose. Families can use it before posting a role, and caregivers can use it before applying or updating their profile.

Areas this page helps cover

Searchers often compare care options around Downtown, Willow Glen, Japantown and nearby communities before deciding where to hire or apply.

Downtown Willow Glen Japantown Rose Garden Almaden Valley Santana Row

What to compare before choosing

  • Local hourly rates and expected schedules.
  • Profile details, references, certifications, and verification signals.
  • Messaging rules, platform costs, and whether caregivers keep their earnings.

Last updated November 11, 2026. Local job counts, nearby areas, and rates can change as families and caregivers join HeySitters.

What families usually look for before hiring in San Jose

Families usually compare local rates, read full profiles, look for the Verified Badge, and check availability before they post a role or reach out.

What caregivers need before applying

Caregivers want live openings, clear pay expectations, serious families, and a simple way to send a message. On HeySitters, applying and messaging job posters is free for caregivers.

How HeySitters helps both sides connect

Families can post jobs for free, caregivers can apply for free, and verification, safety tools, and direct local matching help both sides move faster with more confidence.

How HeySitters compares with Care.com (Senior Care), CareLinx, and Visiting Angels (Franchise) in San Jose?

Families and caregivers usually compare the same things before they commit: trust, verification, fees, messaging, and how easy it is to hire or get hired locally. Here is where HeySitters is designed to feel simpler and clearer in San Jose.

Verified Badge and safety tools

HeySitters encourages users to complete ID verification, keep early conversations on-platform, and use block and report tools when something feels off.

Direct hiring with clearer pricing

Families can post jobs for free. Caregivers can browse and apply for free. Families who want to reply and message use Premium, which keeps the flow straightforward.

Profiles built to get noticed

Clear photos, complete bios, references, certifications, and updated availability help families and caregivers build trust faster in the local market.

Explore more jobs and care options around San Jose

Browse related services in the same city or explore nearby areas where families hire direct and caregivers find local work on HeySitters.

Live Caregiver Opportunities Near You in San Jose

Verified families are hiring in San Jose right now. This section serves caregivers looking for work, while the sections below help families compare rates, evaluate trust signals, and discover local care options on the same page.

C

Caregiver Job in San Jose for Senior Support

Verified Family • San Jose, CA✓ Verified Family

140+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$29/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$580/weekWeekly Potential
$2,511/monthMonthly Potential

Location: San Jose, CA

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training

About this opportunity:

We need reliable help with medication admin for an older adult with alzheimer's in San Jose, California, USA. A normal week includes medication admin and transportation. The schedule is Tue/Thu - 1pm-6pm for 10 hours a week. Start timing is...

View Full Job Details
F

Full-Time Caregiver for Stroke Recovery in San Jose

Verified Family • San Jose, CA✓ Verified Family

140+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$29/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$580/weekWeekly Potential
$2,511/monthMonthly Potential

Location: San Jose, CA

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training

About this opportunity:

Each day involves meal preparation, and we need someone reliable for that. My dad is recovering from a stroke and needs companionship and medication reminders throughout the day. We're looking for someone kind and patient to work Mon-Thu - 8am-5pm,...

View Full Job Details
C

Companionship Needed in Fremont for Senior Caregiver

Verified Family • San Jose, CA✓ Verified Family

140+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$29/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$580/weekWeekly Potential
$2,511/monthMonthly Potential

Location: San Jose, CA

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training

About this opportunity:

We need someone to handle companionship for my father, who is 78 and living with dementia. He requires help with personal hygiene and enjoys having someone to talk to. The schedule is Mon-Sat - 9am-5pm, totaling 48 hours a week. The pay is $26 an...

View Full Job Details
P

Part-Time Caregiver in San Jose for Meal Preparation

Verified Family • San Jose, CA✓ Verified Family

140+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$29/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$580/weekWeekly Potential
$2,511/monthMonthly Potential

Location: San Jose, CA

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training

About this opportunity:

Our mornings have become hard to manage without support for my dad, who has Parkinson's. We're looking for a caregiver to help with meal prep and mobility during the afternoons. The hours are Mon-Fri - 3pm-6pm, totaling 15 hours a week. The pay is...

View Full Job Details
D

Dementia Caregiver Needed in Cupertino - 36 Hours a Week

Verified Family • San Jose, CA✓ Verified Family

140+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$29/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$580/weekWeekly Potential
$2,511/monthMonthly Potential

Location: San Jose, CA

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training

About this opportunity:

This role is mostly for my dad, who has dementia and needs daily medication reminders. You’ll also help him with mobility around the house and provide companionship to keep him engaged. The schedule is Mon-Thu - 8am-5pm, making it a total of 36...

View Full Job Details
C

Caregiver Job in Mountain View for Stroke Recovery

Verified Family • San Jose, CA✓ Verified Family

140+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$29/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$580/weekWeekly Potential
$2,511/monthMonthly Potential

Location: San Jose, CA

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training

About this opportunity:

We need someone for Mon-Thu - 8am-5pm and about 36 hours a week. My dad is recovering from a stroke and needs help with transportation to his appointments and medication management. He’s a calm person and would appreciate having someone patient...

View Full Job Details
C

Caregiver Needed in San Leandro for Stroke Recovery

Verified Family • San Jose, CA✓ Verified Family

140+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$29/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$580/weekWeekly Potential
$2,511/monthMonthly Potential

Location: San Jose, CA

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training

About this opportunity:

Our mornings have become hard to manage without someone to help with meal preparation for my dad, who is recovering from a stroke. We need a kind and reliable caregiver to assist him with his daily tasks and provide transportation to appointments....

View Full Job Details
O

Occasional Caregiver Needed in Cupertino for Meal Prep

Verified Family • San Jose, CA✓ Verified Family

140+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$29/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$580/weekWeekly Potential
$2,511/monthMonthly Potential

Location: San Jose, CA

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training

About this opportunity:

We need someone to handle companionship for my dad, who is recovering from a stroke. He enjoys chatting and sharing stories over meals. You'd be helping with meal preparation and keeping him company. This position is for one weekend day - 10am-2pm,...

View Full Job Details
F

Full-Time Caregiver Needed in San Jose for Mobility Help

Verified Family • San Jose, CA✓ Verified Family

140+ local profile opportunities in this market

💰 Earnings Potential

$29/hrTypical local rate
20hrs/weekTypical weekly schedule
$580/weekWeekly Potential
$2,511/monthMonthly Potential

Location: San Jose, CA

Experience: Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs

Schedule: Flexible, family will work around your availability

Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training

About this opportunity:

Weekdays are busy, and we need a caring person to support my dad with mobility and personal hygiene. He is recovering from a stroke and needs companionship, as well as help with his daily routines. The schedule is Mon-Sat - 9am-5pm, totaling 48...

View Full Job Details

Life as a caregiver in San Jose

Caregiving in San Jose means serving a diverse, multicultural senior population. Professionals who can provide culturally sensitive and compassionate care are highly sought after to support the families that built Silicon Valley.

Browse Caregiver Jobs and Care by Area

These local areas help families and caregivers understand where caregiver demand is concentrated in San Jose:

San Jose at a Glance

Key Landmarks

  • Winchester Mystery House
  • The Tech Interactive
  • Santana Row

School Districts

  • San José Unified School District
  • East Side Union High School District

SAN JOSE MARKET SNAPSHOT

140+ Local profile opportunities
36+ Local demand signals
$18-40 Typical hourly range

What this shows: this city already has measurable job, pricing, and profile activity across the HeySitters marketplace.

Why it converts: families can benchmark faster, and caregivers can see the market before they join or apply.

Why families and caregivers use HeySitters

HeySitters is built for direct local care matches: families compare options clearly, and caregivers keep control of their profile, applications, and earnings.

100% Caregiver earnings kept No commission taken from caregiver pay.
2,500+ Families served Local families use HeySitters to compare and hire direct.
10K+ Care connections Connections across child care, senior care, pet care, and home help.
4.9/5 Review average Based on 85+ public reviews.
Compare pricing, renewals, reviews, verification, and messaging before choosing a care platform.
Platform comparison

Compare caregiver platforms in San Jose

Families and caregivers usually look at the same decision points: total cost, review signals, trust tools, and how easy it is to connect with serious local matches.

Care.com (Senior Care)

$156/year for caregivers
Review signal
1.6/5 stars (BBB) - "Charged without consent, poor quality of job leads"
Common concern
Same deceptive billing, high cost for providers to get noticed
Estimated annual cost
$156

CareLinx

15% service fee from caregiver earnings
Review signal
4.8/5 stars (Trustpilot) - "Long payout delays and high commission from pay."
Common concern
High fees for families, long payout delays for caregivers
Estimated annual cost
$0

Visiting Angels (Franchise)

Agency model takes large cut of hourly rate
Review signal
4.6/5 stars (Trustpilot) - "Low hourly pay compared to what the family is charged."
Common concern
Caregivers earn significantly less than direct hire rates
Estimated annual cost
$0
HeySitters approach

How HeySitters works for local care

HeySitters keeps the hiring path simple: free posting for families, free applications for caregivers, identity tools, and direct local messaging.

Post jobs for free Families can create and manage local care posts before deciding whether they need Premium messaging.
Caregivers apply free Caregivers can browse jobs, apply, and message job posters without giving up part of their pay.
Trust signals Profile details, references, certifications, and Verify Me badges help both sides compare with more confidence.
Direct messaging Families and caregivers connect through the platform so early conversations stay organized and easier to manage.

What people usually want to know first

Families want clear pricing, trust signals, and an easy way to post jobs. Caregivers want real local openings, free applications, and a profile that helps them get noticed in San Jose.

Platform cost check

Understand annual platform costs before you choose

Families and caregivers often compare subscription pricing, renewal rules, and commission models before joining a care platform. These estimates help put those costs in context.

Care.com (Senior Care)

Common concern: Same deceptive billing, high cost for providers to get noticed

Estimated annual platform cost: $156

CareLinx

Common concern: High fees for families, long payout delays for caregivers

Estimated annual platform cost: $6,240

Visiting Angels (Franchise)

Common concern: Caregivers earn significantly less than direct hire rates

Estimated annual platform cost: $14,560

Choose HeySitters in San Jose

No caregiver commission. Families can post free. Caregivers can apply free.

CAREGIVERS KEEP 100% OF PAY
$6,985
Estimated average platform cost
175 hrs
Care hours equivalent
9 wks
Weeks of part-time care
100%
Caregiver pay kept on HeySitters

Safety and trust for both sides of the match

Families in San Jose trust HeySitters because the platform is built around identity verification, secure messaging, and clearer hiring expectations. Caregivers benefit from the same tools because trust works best when both sides are protected.

What builds confidence on HeySitters

  • Verify Me confirms identity: Users can verify with a government-issued ID and a selfie. This is identity verification, not a background check.
  • Verified Profile Badges: Earn a badge that proves to families you are who you say you are, making your profile stand out.
  • Private & Secure Messaging: Keep early conversations on-platform and use block or report tools if something feels off.

How to get started on HeySitters in San Jose

Whether you are hiring or offering care near your home in San Jose, the process stays direct, transparent, and local:

4 simple steps to get started locally

  1. Create a free account: Families can post jobs for free and caregivers can set up a profile for free.
  2. Post or polish: Families describe their care needs while caregivers complete their profile, specialties, and availability.
  3. Add trust signals: Verified Badge, clear photos, references, and complete bios help both sides build trust faster.
  4. Connect on-platform: Caregivers can message job posters free, and families can use Premium when they want to reply and message directly.

Featured local Caregivers families can discover near San Jose

Families get a feel for the kind of local talent available, while caregivers can see how strong profiles are presented across the marketplace.

Featured Jen M. - caregiver in San Jose

Jen M. Verified

Top local profile

Alzheimer's Care
Featured Sarah K. - caregiver in San Jose

Sarah K. Verified

Top local profile

Mobility Assistance
Featured Daina R. - caregiver in San Jose

Daina R. Verified

Top local profile

Medication Management
Featured Maria L. - caregiver in San Jose

Maria L. Verified

Top local profile

Palliative Care
Featured Jenine K. - caregiver in San Jose

Jenine K. Verified

Top local profile

Diabetes Care
Featured Amna R. - caregiver in San Jose

Amna R. Verified

Top local profile

Stroke Recovery
Featured Carolyn L. - caregiver in San Jose

Carolyn L. Verified

Top local profile

Physical Therapy
Featured Ashley M. - caregiver in San Jose

Ashley M. Verified

Top local profile

Companion Care

Local market snapshot for San Jose

Caregiving in San Jose means serving a diverse, multicultural senior population. Professionals who can provide culturally sensitive and compassionate care are highly sought after to support the families that built Silicon Valley. Families can use this snapshot to benchmark rates before hiring, and caregivers can use it to price their experience with more confidence.

$20-$24
Companion care
$24-$28
Personal care
$28-$35
Specialized support
$150-$200
Overnight coverage

Hiring checklist for families

These quick checks help families hire with more clarity and help caregivers understand what serious households are evaluating before they move ahead.

Verify certifications or relevant care training.
Discuss mobility, medication, memory care, and safety needs.
Ask for recent professional references.
Use a trial visit to confirm communication and fit.

Nearby cities connected to San Jose

No nearby cities available at the moment. Browse caregiver jobs and care in San Jose or contact support!

Expert Advice from Our Insights Blog

Enhance your caregiving skills and provide exceptional support with these essential articles for senior care professionals.

Explore All Our Insights

Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring Care and Finding Jobs in San Jose

Yes. Families can use it to understand local senior care options, compare market rates, and hire directly, while caregivers can review openings, build a profile, and join free.

Senior caregiver rates in San Jose usually range from $18-40 per hour, with higher rates for dementia care, mobility support, overnight coverage, and other specialized needs.

Families can create an account, post the care schedule and support needs they have, browse verified local caregivers, and message candidates directly when they find a strong match.

Absolutely. Caregivers can join, create a professional profile, and apply to jobs without monthly fees or commissions. Families pay for access to connect.

Families in San Jose often look for experience with similar health conditions, strong references, up-to-date background checks, and training such as PSW, CNA, or dementia-care experience where appropriate.

Opportunities commonly include companion care, personal care, medication support, mobility assistance, respite coverage, and specialized senior care based on each family's needs.

Yes. local regulations Families in neighborhoods like Downtown highly value verified profiles with current checks.

Yes, many families in the San José Unified School District area are looking for part-time help, which is perfect for students.

Families and caregivers use HeySitters across local areas like Downtown, Willow Glen, Japantown. These neighborhoods help searchers understand where local care and job activity is concentrated.

Yes. Families can post jobs for free, caregivers can apply for free, and profiles with the Verified Badge help build trust faster in San Jose. Families who want to reply and message use Premium.

HeySitters focuses on direct local hiring. Families can browse profiles, post jobs for free, and use Premium when they want to message. Caregivers can create a profile, apply for free, and use verification to stand out.

Because the biggest differences are usually trust tools, messaging rules, verification, pricing, and how easy it is to hire direct. Those are the things families and caregivers usually want clarified before they commit in San Jose.

Connect with local care in San Jose

Setup in minutes with a cleaner direct-hire flow
Families can hire direct without agency-style overhead
Caregivers keep 100% of their earnings
Profiles, jobs, trust signals, and rates in one local place
Modern mobile-first experience with real support

US Flag Our US Guarantee:

If the experience in your local market feels unclear, we keep improving the matching flow so families can hire with more confidence and caregivers can stand out faster. Verified profiles, direct hiring, and clearer messaging rules are part of that promise.

Join HeySitters in San JoseHire direct or start getting discovered today
Families can post a job or start hiring
No contracts. No hidden platform cuts. Just clearer local hiring.