Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Becoming a Caregiver Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. Make Your Weekends Matter Whether you’re a student, weekday worker, or full-time caregiver, your time and compassion can bring comfort, dignity, and joy to someone’s life.