Werner household
Hiring organization · Based in Ventura, CA
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
Benefits
No traditional employer benefits package is described. Compensation is facilitated through California's In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program at $21.50/hr after supplementation.
The city
Living in Ventura, CA
Ventura is a laid-back coastal city northwest of Los Angeles, where surf culture meets small-town charm. Nurses enjoy ocean views, a walkable historic downtown anchored by Mission San Buenaventura, and easy access to Channel Islands National Park—plus Southern California sunshine year-round for post-shift resets.
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- 11% above the national average
- BEA index 110.5 (100 = national)
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Who they are
The Werner household is a private residence in Ventura, CA, seeking an in-home caregiver through the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program.
More about Werner household
The employer is a 26-year-old psychology graduate with a master's degree in clinical psychology who has muscular dystrophy and uses a power wheelchair for mobility. The position is a direct-care role in a private home setting, not a traditional healthcare facility. The caregiver would provide personal care and support services including assistance with showering, dressing, toileting, medication administration, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, and transportation via wheelchair van. The role is part-time, consisting of one 12-hour shift on Sundays (9 AM–9 PM) every weekend. This is not a hospital, clinic, or agency-based nursing position; it is a one-on-one in-home caregiving arrangement facilitated through California's IHSS program. The employer describes the environment as comfortable yet structured, with busy periods as well as downtime. The hourly compensation after IHSS supplementation is stated as $21.50/hr. The employer emphasizes that reliability, communication skills, and emotional stability are critical qualifications for the role.
No formal organizational mission or values statement exists for this employer, as it is a private household rather than a healthcare organization. The employer personally emphasizes reliability, communication, and emotional stability as core expectations.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
The good
- One-on-one caregiving ratio in a comfortable home environment
- Structured schedule with known downtime during shifts
- Stated hourly wage of $21.50/hr after IHSS supplementation
- Consistent weekly schedule (Sundays only, no rotating shifts)
- Employer is highly educated and describes themselves as fun and lively
The hard parts
- Only 12 hours per week (single Sunday shift), limiting total earnings
- Caregiver must independently enroll in the IHSS program before starting
- Physically demanding tasks including toileting, showering, and wheelchair transportation
- No traditional healthcare employer benefits package available
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