Become a Caregiver

Do you want competitive wages, full benefits, and to schedule your own hours? Become a paid caregiver (also called a Home Care Aide or Individual Provider).

What is a Caregiver?

Caregivers help older adults and people with disabilities by assisting with daily tasks. This includes bathing, personal care, light cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Learn more about becoming a caregiver by visiting Caregiver Careers WA.

What is Required to be a Caregiver?
  • 18 years or older
  • Pass a background check
  • Provide picture ID and be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Complete state-required training
  • Be reliable

How can I Become a Caregiver?

You have two options for applying:

Home Care Agencies

Home care agenciesĀ hire, train, pay, supervise, caregivers who work in clientā€™s homes. Contact an agency directly to check for job openings or reach out to your regionā€™sĀ Workforce NavigatorĀ for help.

Click below for a list of agencies that provide care to Medicaid clients in our area:
Medicaid-Contracted Home Care Agency Referral List

Consumer Direct Care Network of Washington

Individual providers (IPs) are caregivers for clients who are eligible for Medicaid in-home care. IPs are employed by theĀ Consumer Direct Care Network of Washington (CDWA). Some IPs are friends or family members of the person receiving care.

If you do not know someone to care for, you will be able to use Carina after you start your Individual Provider application process. This is a free online service that matches caregivers with clients.

If you have questions: