High-paying care jobs in El Cajon
The 529 care jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $20.02 and $22.12 per hour. Caregiver, In Home Caregiver and Home Care Aide are among the most popular high-paying roles in El Cajon, CA.
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Updated Oct 25, 2026
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El Cajon, CA
California
Job openings (El Cajon)
Home Care Aide
El Cajon
$22.12
per hour
California
$22.17
per hour
Memory Care Caregiver
El Cajon
$20.02
per hour
California
$20.36
per hour
In Home Caregiver
El Cajon
$19.52
per hour
California
$20.51
per hour
Caregiver
El Cajon
$19.38
per hour
California
$19.80
per hour
Health Care Aide
El Cajon
$18.98
per hour
California
$20.54
per hour
Dietary Aide
El Cajon
$18.54
per hour
California
$19.34
per hour
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Home Care Aide
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Home care aides assist clients with personal care and everyday tasks, communicate with clients and families, and promote independence and comfort in their homes. Compassion, reliability and strong interpersonal skills are essential in this role.
The top companies hiring Home Care Aide in El Cajon, CA are Cornerstone Caregiving (2 jobs), Maxim Healthcare (2 jobs), and First promise care service (1 job).
Home Care Aide jobs take 59 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 71% of job openings are part-time roles.
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El Cajon
$22.12 per hourCalifornia
$22.17 per hour -
Memory Care Caregiver
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Memory Care Caregivers offer specialized support to individuals with memory impairments, focusing on safety and emotional connection. Skills in communication, patience, and dementia care are crucial.
Memory Care Caregiver jobs take 65 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 45% of job openings are part-time roles.
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El Cajon
$20.02 per hourCalifornia
$20.36 per hour -
In Home Caregiver
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In Home Caregivers provide personal care, assistance with daily tasks, and companionship to clients in their homes. Essential skills include empathy, strong communication abilities, and a valid caregiving certification.
In Home Caregiver jobs take 79 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 81% of job openings are part-time roles.
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El Cajon
$19.52 per hourCalifornia
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Caregiver
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Caregivers provide personal support and assistance to individuals in need, promoting their health and well-being. They assist with daily living activities and medication management. Empathy, patience, and strong communication skills are essential.
The top companies hiring Caregiver in El Cajon, CA are HOME OF GUIDING HANDS (3 jobs), Lo-Har Senior Living (3 jobs), and Cornerstone Caregiving (3 jobs).
Caregiver jobs take 66 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 66% of job openings are part-time roles.
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El Cajon
$19.38 per hourCalifornia
$19.80 per hourSkills
- Nursing
- Senior care
- Patient monitoring
- Cooking
- Care plans
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Health Care Aide
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Health Care Aides support patients with personal care and daily living tasks, promoting health and well-being. Essential skills include compassion, attention to detail, and relevant training.
Health Care Aide jobs take 58 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 33% of job openings are part-time roles.
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El Cajon
$18.98 per hourCalifornia
$20.54 per hour -
Dietary Aide
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Dietary Aides support meal planning and food preparation in healthcare settings, ensuring nutrition and safety standards are met. They assist in menu planning and serve meals. Attention to detail, customer service skills, and culinary knowledge are crucial.
The top companies hiring Dietary Aide in El Cajon, CA are Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center (2 jobs), San Diego Post-Acute (2 jobs), and Country Hills Post Acute (2 jobs).
Dietary Aide jobs take 32 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 46% of job openings are part-time roles.
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El Cajon
$18.54 per hourCalifornia
$19.34 per hour