Start and grow your caregiver career.
Clear guides for choosing a role, finding approved training, understanding California credentials, comparing work settings, searching for jobs, and planning your next step.
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Use the guides below as a starting point, then follow the official California resource links on each page to verify current requirements or complete an application.
How to Become a Caregiver in California
Choose between caregiver, HCA, CNA and HHA paths.
Read guide →Compare rolesCaregiver vs. HCA vs. HHA vs. CNA
See certification, duties and work-setting differences.
Read guide →Home careCalifornia Home Care Aide Registration
Guardian, Live Scan, registry and independent HCA information.
Read guide →CredentialsCalifornia Caregiver Certifications
Understand regulated credentials and optional training.
Read guide →JobsTypes of Caregiver Jobs
Explore home care, facility, private-duty and specialty roles.
Read guide →Work settingsWhere Caregivers Can Work
Compare home care, home health, RCFEs, skilled nursing and hospitals.
Read guide →TrainingFind Caregiver Training Programs
Verify schools and compare total costs and clinical requirements.
Read guide →Save moneyFree and Low-Cost Training
Explore public, workforce-funded and sponsored training.
Read guide →Job searchFind Caregiver Jobs in California
Search by title and setting, prepare a résumé and compare offers.
Read guide →GrowthCalifornia Caregiver Career Paths
Plan a path toward CNA, HHA, nursing, specialization or leadership.
Read guide →CNAHow to Become a CNA in California
Approved training, application, exam and job preparation.
Read guide →HHAHow to Become an HHA in California
Compare the 40-hour and 120-hour California HHA routes.
Read guide →PayCaregiver Pay in California
Understand hourly pay, hours, overtime, mileage and benefits.
Read guide →PayCNA Pay in California
Learn what changes CNA compensation and total earnings.
Read guide →Job decisionsQuestions to Ask Before Accepting a Caregiver Job
Use a practical checklist before saying yes.
Read guide →Better care starts with listening to caregivers.
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