Caregiver Full-time
Home Care Placement

Special Needs Caregiver Orange County

$19 - $21 / hour

Orange County | In-Home Care   

$19.00–$21.00/hour | Flexible Schedules | Immediate Openings 

 

Life-changing care, delivered locally 

Join Our Team | Home Care Placement 

 

At Home Care Placement, we believe that life-changing care is best delivered locally by people who genuinely care, show up with integrity, and treat every individual they serve with dignity and compassion. That's the heartbeat of our All Abilities service line, and it's why families across Orange County trust us with their most vulnerable loved ones. 

If you have a heart for serving children, teens, or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and you want a team that sees you, supports you, and grows with you, you've found your place. 

 

About This Role 

As a Special Needs Caregiver on our All Abilities team, you'll provide personalized, non-medical in-home care to individuals with developmental disabilities through California's Self-Determination ProgramYou'll follow individualized care plans, partner closely with families, and be a consistent, trusted presence in the life of someone who needs you. 

This isn't just caregiving. It's communityIt's connectionIt's meaningful work delivered with excellence, every single shift. 

 

What You'll Do 

  • Support daily living activities: bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and toileting 

  • Provide respite support so family caregivers can rest and recharge 

  • Assist with routines, hygiene, homework, and coping strategies 

  • Accompany clients on community outings and social activities 

  • Follow behavioral strategies and care plans developed by families and facilitators 

  • Provide companionship, supervision, and a calm, safe presence 

  • Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation 

  • Maintain accurate shift notes and progress documentation 

 

Who You Are 

You lead with compassion and never cut corners — because integrity isn't just a value here, it's how we show up for every client, every day. You're patient, reliable, and steady under pressure. You understand that safety and wellness aren't checklists — they're commitments. And you believe that the best care happens when families, caregivers, and coordinators work as one team. 

You might currently be or have experience as: 

  • A DSP (Direct Support Professional) 

  • School aide or paraprofessional 

  • ABA therapist or behavioral aide 

  • Respite provider or personal assistant 

  • A family caregiver ready to turn your experience into a career 

Experience supporting individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, Behavioral Disorders, or Sensory Challenges is a strong plus. 

 

Why Caregivers Choose Us 

Competitive Pay: $19.00–$21.00/hour based on client needs  

Flexible Scheduling — shifts that work around your life  

Paid Orientation — 5 hours of paid training before your first shift  

401(k) Plan — we invest in your future, not just your present  

Health Benefits — available for qualifying employees  

Paid Sick Leave  

Bi-Weekly Pay  

Caregiver of the Month — $150 recognition bonus 

Refer-a-Caregiver Bonus — earn up to $300 per referral  

Fast-Track Career Growth — agency experience is recognized and rewarded 

Backed by 70+ years of combined home care expertise 

 

Requirements 

  • 18 years or older 

  • At least 1 year of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities (personal or professional) 

  • Negative TB test within the past 12 months – don’t have one? We’ll reimburse it 

  • Must pass Live Scan background check – cost is reimbursed after 60 hours worked 

  • HCA Registration – we cover the cost 

  • Reliable transportation 

  • Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to those you serve 

Shape 

Serving All of Orange County 

We're hiring across the region including Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Coto de Caza, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Ladera Ranch, La Habra, La Palma, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Las Flores, Los Alamitos, Midway City, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, Rossmoor, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster, Yorba Linda 

Life-changing care, delivered locallythat's our promise. 

Shape 

Ready to Join the All Abilities Team? 

Apply at: [Join Our Team | Home Care Placement] 

Join Our Team | Home Care Placement 

Call us: (858) 351-4317 

 

Submit your resume and availability. If you were referred by a current employee, be sure to mention their name, they're counting on you!  

 

We are an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

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