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Elderly Caregiver Jobs in Plano, TX

$17–$29 an hour · Day shifts or live-in rotations

Quick answer

Elderly Caregiver jobs in Plano, TX typically pay $17–$29 an hour (about $2,950–$5,000 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of day shifts or live-in rotations. Employers ask for elderly care experience and a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Plano.

Typical pay
$17–$29
per hour
Full-time monthly
$2,950–$5,000
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
Day shifts or live-in rotations
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Open elderly caregiver positions in Plano

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About elderly caregiver jobs in Plano

Elderly Caregiver jobs in Plano, TX are household positions: a elderly caregiver helps an older person live safely and comfortably at home with personal care, meals and companionship. Families hiring in Plano range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Plano is known for Fortune 500 corporate campuses, finance, and technology, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as JPMorgan Chase, Toyota USA, Liberty Mutual, Frito-Lay, and Capital One. Plano has the highest concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters per square mile in the DFW area.

Main duties

  • Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
  • Prompt medication and record changes
  • Prepare meals and support hydration
  • Assist with walking and transfers
  • Provide company and accompany to appointments

Elderly Caregiver pay in Plano

Household incomes in Plano are shaped by an average local salary of around $74,000, which is why elderly caregiver pay here sits close to the USA average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in PlanoTypical pay ranges, per hour. Elderly Caregiver highlighted.
Elderly Caregiver$17–$29
Home Nurse$33–$59
Watchman$16–$24
Elderly Caregiver pay across USATypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
New York City$19–$31
Los Angeles$17–$29
Chicago$17–$28
Houston$16–$27
Dallas$17–$27
Miami$16–$26

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a elderly caregiver

Typical day — Elderly CaregiverAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 8:00Morning routine & medication
  2. 10:00Mobility & exercise
  3. 12:30Lunch & hydration
  4. 14:30Appointments or outing
  5. 18:00Evening routine & notes

Why work in Plano?

The local job market is growing at 3.2% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Plano.

Plano is often described as “Premier Corporate Suburb with Fortune 500 Offices”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Elderly care experience
  • Moving-and-handling training
  • First aid; dementia training is a plus
  • Background check for work with vulnerable adults

Working in United States

  • Right to work in United States: Workers must be authorised to work in the United States, and employers complete Form I-9 to verify eligibility.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for a criminal background check, identity and Social Security verification, a motor-vehicle record for driving roles and, for childcare, a sex-offender registry search.
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the federal minimum wage or the higher state and city minimum, whichever applies.
  • Contract: A written work agreement covering duties, hours, pay, overtime, paid time off, termination notice and confidentiality prevents most disputes.

Live-in or live-out?

Live-in elderly caregiver roles in Plano normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your elderly caregiver experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete USA right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a elderly caregiver earn in Plano, TX?

Elderly Caregiver jobs in Plano, TX typically pay $17–$29 an hour (about $2,950–$5,000 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in elderly caregiver jobs in Plano?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in elderly caregiver roles in Plano normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.

What do I need to work as a elderly caregiver in USA?

Employers ask for elderly care experience, moving-and-handling training and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.

What does a elderly caregiver do day to day?

A elderly caregiver helps an older person live safely and comfortably at home with personal care, meals and companionship. Typical duties include help with bathing, dressing and grooming, prompt medication and record changes, prepare meals and support hydration.

How do I apply for elderly caregiver jobs in Plano on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Plano hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a elderly caregiver work?

A typical schedule is day shifts or live-in rotations. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.