Companion Carer Jobs in California

We’re looking for experienced, self‑employed companion carers in California who enjoy conversation, day trips and helping people feel more confident at home. This role is about presence as much as practical help: chatting over tea, supporting hobbies, arranging short outings and light household tasks for people who mainly need company and reassurance. Right now, 24 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Work in California with the control agency work rarely gives you: you set your own hours, choose which clients you work with, and name your rates. Carers on PrimeCarers are self‑employed and set their own rates, so you can decide what suits you and your lifestyle. Many carers in the West Midlands area choose shifts that fit around family life or other commitments, and travel across local communities such as Harts Green, Bartley Green, Maypole, Middle Quinton, Harborne and Weoley Hill.

Typical companionship visits focus on conversation, memory prompts, walk‑and‑talks or local outings, practical encouragement with hobbies and simple domestic tasks that help someone remain independent and reassured at home. You won’t be asked to carry out clinical procedures; instead the emphasis is companionship, emotional support and practical help with everyday living. Clients choose carers who offer patience, warmth and reliability — qualities you’ve honed in your care work.

PrimeCarers handles the admin so you can concentrate on caring. We find clients, manage contracts, handle invoicing and payments, and provide insurance cover while you’re working. Requirements to join are straightforward: at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references. You remain self‑employed throughout and free to accept or decline work that doesn’t suit you.

Pay is set by you; many companion carers on the platform choose rates within a common local band. Typical rates vary by client needs and location and are shown on our platform as £18.50–£20 per hour. Applying takes minutes and profiles typically go live within days of verification — so you could be introduced to local families in California quickly, if you wish.

If you’re ready to switch from agency patterns to more control over who you support and when, creating a profile is the next step. It’s simple, supportive and built for experienced carers who value meaningful time with people over task‑driven rota work. Join other carers making a real difference in California and across the West Midlands while keeping the freedom to work the way you prefer.